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Council appoints Val Gross as public integrity officer; nominee pledges hotlines, anonymity and monthly updates

Pontiac City Council · January 14, 2026

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Summary

Val (Ballard/Valor) Gross, a longtime Pontiac police leader, was confirmed unanimously as the city's public integrity officer; in testimony Gross described plans for an anonymous reporting hotline, a web complaint form, monthly updates to council, and a focus on anti‑corruption and restoring public trust.

The council confirmed the appointment of Val Gross (presented as Ballard/Valor Gross) to the new charter‑mandated public integrity officer position.

HR Director Dorokovich outlined Gross’s law‑enforcement background and qualifications. Gross, a former Pontiac Police chief and recent school‑district…

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