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Westminster city councilman apologizes for DUI arrest
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Westminster city councilman apologizes for DUI arrest
Westminster city councilman apologizes for DUI arrest
A Westminster City Councilman who faces a misdemeanor charge for alleged drunk driving apologized at last night’s city council meeting. But KPCC’s Susan Valot says the councilman won’t step down… at least not now.
Susan Valot: Earlier this month, police arrested Westminster City Councilman Andy Quach after he clipped a car and crashed into a power pole. Police say his blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit.
Quach set aside vacation plans and showed up at last night’s city council meeting. He acknowledged that calls have been coming in to the city council to express disappointment and frustration in him. The 27-year-old councilman says he’s disappointed and frustrated, too – but he says it shouldn’t be a political issue.
Andy Quach: This is an issue of personal responsibility. At this time, I do not plan on making any hasty political decisions.
Valot: In other words, he won’t resign. Several people at the meeting spoke out against Quach. One called for him to quit, and asked that Westminster release more information about whether Assemblyman Van Tran interfered with the investigation. Others supported Quach, saying everyone makes mistakes.
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