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Stockton residents urge council to reject reappointing interim city manager; supporters push back
Summary
Public commenters told Stockton City Council to reject a contract extension for interim City Manager Steve Colangelo, alleging misuse of DEI funds, secret consulting deals and cronyism; supporters defended Colangelo’s local ties and budget work. The council removed the item from consent and did not reappoint him tonight.
Hundreds of residents who turned out for the Stockton City Council meeting on Aug. 12 urged the council not to reappoint interim City Manager Steve Colangelo, saying his brief tenure raised concerns about qualifications, hiring practices and finances.
Tamika Small opened the public comment segment by telling the council, “I urge you to vote no on the reappointment of mister Colangelo,” saying he was “not qualified” for the job and alleging he used “$22,000 of DEI funds to pay for an advisor.” Julie Dunning added that Colangelo had signed a…
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