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Council Ousts Michael Alvarez From $58K Peace Program After Arrest

6/2/2026

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City councilmember Eunisses Hernandez removed Michael Angel Alvarez from the Peace Ambassador program after his federal arrest.
The Peace Ambassador program had paid Alvarez $58,000 last year despite his criminal record.
Federal prosecutor Bill Essayli said there is no indication Alvarez has stopped associating with the 18th Street gang.
Alvarez argued the allegations should not discredit the broader field of intervention workers.

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City councilmember Eunisses Hernandez removed Michael Angel Alvarez from the Peace Ambassador program after his federal arrest.
The Peace Ambassador program had paid Alvarez $58,000 last year despite his criminal record.
Federal prosecutor Bill Essayli said there is no indication Alvarez has stopped associating with the 18th Street gang.
Alvarez argued the allegations should not discredit the broader field of intervention workers.