Councilmember Marni Von Wilpert

“I have been interrupted multiple times in my testimony — aggressively — and I see that as not being treated the same as the men on this council." (San Diego Union-Tribune, 12/8/23)

“You promised you would be fair and despite your assurance of impartiality and collaboration, you have demonstrated unreliability by penalizing council members.”  (San Diego Union-Tribune, 12/8/23)

“I want to hear from all points of view on an issue, and I believe a council president should facilitate that dialogue, not thwart the input of stakeholders he disagrees with." (San Diego Union-Tribune, 12/8/23)

“My district and constituents are often left out of conversations. Colleagues and members of the public with whom you disagree are silenced when you cut them off at the microphone.” (San Diego Union-Tribune, 12/8/23)

"I am always very inclusive of this Council, but I find that the rules that have been applied to me have been very different than any of my predecessors. And I’ll note for the record, I’m the first woman to hold this position. And if I want to say something, I’m going to say something. If there is a privilege that I have to respect, I will speak with the council, but the public expects to hear from me, and I will not be silenced.”  (San Diego Union-Tribune, 12/8/23)

"Colleagues who voted against his re-election said he sometimes prevents input from the public, is openly hostile to City Attorney Mara Elliott and acts punitively toward the four council members outside his alliance." (San Diego Union-Tribune, 12/8/23)