A Cupertino planning commissioner who has been accused of harassing community members and city officials over the years has been ousted from his post.
On Tuesday evening, the Cupertino City Council voted 3-2 to remove R “Ray” Wang. Wang was appointed to the planning commission in 2019 and was supposed to serve until January 30, 2025. Mayor Hung Wei, Vice Mayor Sheila Mohan and Councilmember J.R. Fruen voted for his removal, while councilmembers Liang Chao and Kitty Moore voted against.
“I believe in Cupertino and its future for democracy and for ethical leadership,” Wei said of her decision. “We need to honor the intelligence and character of our good residents