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New Office of Public Transparency unveiled; council asks for a measurable communications plan by Nov. 18
Summary
City PIO Tony Manner outlined a new Office of Public Transparency (OPTIC) focused on ADA digital accessibility, PEG operations and centralized messaging. Councilmembers praised the goals but pressed for measurable outputs, a tighter timeline for public storytelling and a November 18 plan showing metrics and near‑term deliverables.
City Public Information Officer Tony Manner presented the Office of Public Transparency (OPTIC) to the Stockton City Council on Sept. 23, describing a small in‑house team focused on digital accessibility, coordinated messaging and running the city’s PEG (government‑channel) operations.
Manner said the office’s near‑term priority is compliance with federal accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidance) and a federally mandated deadline in April 2026 to make city digital assets accessible. “Access is…
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