West Sacramento council retains Mayor Pro Tem Solpizio Hall after vote; motion to appoint Norma Alcala fails

The City Council considered item 12, selection of the mayor pro tem. Public commenters urged appointment of Council Member Norma Alcala based on seniority and community ties; other speakers supported the incumbent mayor pro tem, Vernal (Verna) Solpizio Hall.

Council debated norms (seniority, district rotation) and then took two motions. The first motion to appoint Council Member Alcala failed on roll call (two Ayes, three Noes). A second motion to retain Mayor Pro Tem Solpizio Hall for another year passed on roll call.

Council members who spoke emphasized both the importance of tradition and the need to recognize the contributions of long‑serving members; public comments included appeals to equity and district representation. The council did not adopt a formal policy change on rotation; the recorded votes are part of the meeting record.