Awkward moment Sacramento mayors hot mic catches him discussing vicious plot

Two California politicians want to silence the public — they revealed in an awkward hot-mic moment.Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty and Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes were heard speaking about how to quiet concerned citizens raising a ruckus during their city council meeting on Tuesday.The exchange came after the audience protested an agreement between the city and the Central California Intelligence Center, a federally funded hub that shares information with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.Audience members berated the council, including Talamantes, just before a half-hour break to reestablish decorum.“You’re a pick-me bitch,” one audience member screamed after Talamantes spoke.“Shame on you.

Shame on you,” others shouted.The awkward moment began after the council took a break and Talamantes strolled over to McCarty.“We should go over this disruptions thing, because if we want to ban somebody in the future, like to take them out, we have to point out specifically…” she leaned over and said.“I know, but the city attorney said we can’t do that,” McCarty replied.“We did it last time,” Talamantes is heard saying.“We can’t,” the mayor said, shaking his head.

“I spent my first six months going over this.I wanted to give people, like, probation, like, you can’t come…”Then a stunned Talamantes lunges to turn the microphone off.

She finishes the conversation and walks back to her seat.California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.

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Never miss a story The two Sacramento politicians declined to discuss the exchange in-depth in statements to The Sacramento Bee but acknowledged decorum should be kept up in the council chambers and that their conversation was aimed at that.“My goal is to ensure everyone gets the opportunity to address the mayor...