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Stockton council voices broad support to explore contract for Police Chief McFadden

Stockton City Council · February 17, 2026
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Councilmembers and dozens of residents urged the city to negotiate a formal employment agreement for Chief Stanley McFadden, citing crime reductions, officer morale and community engagement; council directed the city manager to explore options and return with proposals.

Council members on Feb. 17 discussed offering Police Chief Stanley McFadden an employment agreement to retain department leadership.

Mayor Christina Fugazi opened the discussion by highlighting reductions in homicides and increased officer proactivity under the chief’s leadership, then asked the city manager to explore contract possibilities. “When people are doing…

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