Milpitas Interim City Manager Deanna Santana has temporarily held back resignation — a decision she announced after a disagreement with a councilmember who’s alleged to have nearly violated California Law.

“She’s fixing the city. I don’t want to lose her,” said Milpitas Mayor Carmen Montano. “It’s unfortunate the wrinkle that happened, but we’re moving forward and doing the people’s business.”

Santana’s initial decision to resign came in August after an incident involving Councilmember Evelyn Chua who reportedly nearly violated the Brown Act – California’s open meeting law – by improperly trying to schedule a meeting of the City Council. The situation led to a disagreement between Santana and Chua, after which Santana said she would resign, with her last day set for October 31.

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