Indicted Mayor Steven Hernandez Appears at Coachella City Council Closed Session Meeting

Coachella city officials held a special closed session meeting Thursday night, focusing on the appointment of a new city manager.

The city confirmed that Mayor Steven Hernandez was present during the meeting, marking his second appearance at a council meeting since being indicted on nine counts by a criminal grand jury last year.

The closed session comes after the city canceled its regularly scheduled council meeting on Wednesday. No further details were released following the special meeting, as discussions regarding personnel matters are typically held behind closed doors.

City officials have not yet announced when a final decision on the city manager position will be made.