CASTLE HILLS – Sylvia Gonzalez, a former councilwoman, will receive a $500,000 settlement from the city of Castle Hills, concluding a free speech lawsuit that reached the Supreme Court.
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Gonzalez claimed retaliation by the city and Mayor J.R. Trevino after she called for the removal of the city manager, leading to her arrest.
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While not admitting guilt, Mayor Trevino stated that he and the council have agreed to undergo civil rights training.
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The settlement funds will be sourced from the city’s insurance, Trevino said.