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Lodi council approves $600,000 cap for outside counsel, orders accounting review as residents demand answers
Summary
The Lodi City Council voted Sept. 3 to authorize an amended contract for outside legal services related to ongoing personnel investigations and to hire Hazlett Forensics for a focused accounting review. Public speakers urged transparency as residents and council members questioned why much of the work had already been billed.
The Lodi City Council on Sept. 3 approved two measures intended to finish an internal personnel review and strengthen financial oversight.
Council adopted Amendment No. 3 to the city’s agreement with law firm Myers Nave, raising the not‑to‑exceed limit on services related to employment and personnel investigations to $600,000. Acting city staff told council expenses stood at $525,000 as of Aug. 30 and the amendment adds $75,000 to reach the new cap. Council members stressed the goal is a timely closure to the probe.
The council also authorized a separate professional services agreement with Hazlett Forensics…
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