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Stockton holds first public hearing on charter amendment to create mayoral public information officer

Stockton City Council · May 2, 2024
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The Stockton City Council opened a public hearing May 2 on proposed charter language to add a mayoral public information officer and to clarify the City of Stockton Public Information Office; council members agreed to tighten wording and schedule a second hearing on June 4 with a final vote set for June 27.

The Stockton City Council on May 2 held the first of two required public hearings on proposed charter language that would formally create a mayoral public information officer and distinguish that role from the City of Stockton Public Information Office.

City Clerk (City Clerk) told the council the proposal would add a new Section 11.53 to the city charter to permit the mayor to appoint a mayoral public information officer "who shall serve at his or her pleasure" and that the officer "will be provided information necessary to fulfill his or her role in a reasonable and timely manner." The clerk also said this was the first hearing, that a second hearing will be held during the regular council…

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