Father Nabor Rios of the St. Gertrude the Great Catholic Church told worshipers to vote for a candidate during a Mass in late October, a violation of a longstanding federal law that prohibits religious and nonprofits from campaigning for or against a candidate.
A week before the general elections, worshipers at the St. Gertrude the Great Catholic Church in Bell Gardens were listening to the parish announcements when Father Nabor Rios introduced a political candidate. “I’m not saying to vote for her,” he told people, pausing. “Well, I am saying to vote for her, but Isabel is gonna run…Párate mija .” Attending Sunday Mass that Oct. 27 was Isabel Guillen, one of several candidates running for the Bell Gardens City Council.
Gertrude in Bell Gardens,” the letter read. “Over the last couple of weeks, Father Nabor has been openly discussing political matters during the homily and during the announcement at the end of Mass.” At the time, Rios and Rodriguez were among hundreds of residents who opposed an ordinance that would allow cannabis retailers to operate in the city. The measure was approved by the City Council in June 2023. It was the third time that Rodriguez attempted to run for office.
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