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Stockton council approves informal ad hoc investigatory committee over dissent
Summary
The Stockton City Council voted 4-3 to form an informal, two-member investigatory ad hoc committee to review allegations about council conduct and related policies; the motion allows the ad hoc to coordinate with HR, the city attorney and, if deemed necessary, outside investigators. Enriquez, Blauer and Vice Mayor Jason Lee voted no.
Stockton's City Council voted 4-3 on Nov. 12 to form an informal investigatory ad hoc committee to review allegations concerning council conduct, internal policies and related personnel concerns.
The motion: Councilmember Villapudua moved to create a two-person ad hoc and volunteered to serve; Mayor Mary Fugazi seconded the motion. The council discussion repeatedly returned to scope and procedure: whether the ad hoc would be public, whether it could or should review personnel matters in public, and whether it should have authority to engage outside investigators.
Why it matters: Supporters said a temporary ad hoc would allow the council to examine…
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