Salt Lake City Council drops misconduct investigation against Lopez Chavez after her expulsion

By: Alixel Cabrera

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: May 21, 2026

Words: 413

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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The Salt Lake City Council dropped its investigation of sexual misconduct allegations against former council member Eva Lopez Chavez on Tuesday, a vote that follows Lopez Chavez’s immediate expulsion from the council for failing to comply with residency requirements for elected officials.

Lopez Chavez seems, however, to be disappointed with the change of direction. She has denied wrongdoing after multiple people accused her of restraining them in what they described to be unwanted sexual advances, …

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