At Thursday’s meeting, City Council voted to settle two lawsuits filed against the city. Assistant City Attorney Megan Reilly described payments she was recommending the city make to settle the lawsuits. Saraneka Alexander will receive $100,000 from the city, and in exchange she will release all claims against the city or claims she could have made against any city official stemming from her injuries during the 2020 demonstrations after the death of George Floyd. She was hit with rubber bullets during the demonstration. She was pregnant at the time but the baby was unharmed, according to a report from KXAN. Sanaida and Gloria Rangel will receive $77,000 and will release the city from all claims regarding a 2018 car crash. Council did not comment or ask any questions before approving the settlements.
Jo Clifton is the Politics Editor for the Austin Monitor. More by Jo Clifton