POLISCOPE
Back to feed

The civic record

Read. Follow. Verify.

Appointment of Monica Canales to the Police Oversight Commission

Original title: Approve the Appointment of One Police Oversight Commissioner Pursuant to Section 806 of the Charter of the City of Pomona It is recommended that the City Council approve the appointment of Monica Canales as the new commissioner of the Police Oversight Commission pursuant to Section 806 of the City Charter.

Record date · March 16, 2026

Track this bill to get notified when it advances a stage. One tap to stop, anytime.

Public stanceCommunity reactions are separate from the official record and reporting.

What This Bill Does

The Pomona City Council is considering the appointment of Monica Canales to serve as a commissioner on the Police Oversight Commission. This action is being taken under the authority of Section 806 of the .

Why it matters

This appointment determines who will serve on the board responsible for overseeing police conduct in Pomona, which directly impacts the composition and decision-making of the oversight body.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Monica Canales

She is the individual proposed for appointment to the commission.

Directly affected

Pomona City Council

The council is responsible for voting on the appointment.

Key Facts

  • The City Council is scheduled to vote on the appointment of Monica Canales to the Police Oversight Commission.
  • The appointment is made pursuant to Section 806 of the Charter of the City of Pomona.
  • The file number associated with this agenda item is 26-1223.
  • The item was introduced on March 5, 2026.
Show all 5 facts
  • The current status of the item is 'Agenda Ready'.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Police Oversight Commission do?
The document does not specify the duties of the commission, only that it is governed by Section 806 of the .
Is this a final decision?
No, this is an agenda item recommended for City Council approval.

What else do you want to know?

News Coverage

No news coverage found yet. Articles are indexed twice daily.

Full breakdown

Who this bill affects and the strongest case for and against it, written only from the bill’s own text.

Connected Entities

Police Oversight Commission, City of Pomona, Monica Canales

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

Analysis Score

0–100
  • Significance30
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy10
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment5
    Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
  • Buzz10
    Current news / social attention level

Publisher tools

Share or embed this record

POLISCOPE publisher tools

Share or embed this record