Good morning, Stockton.
A new civil grand jury report says the biggest challenge at City Hall isn’t a single policy dispute. It’s how the council governs.
The report concludes that the council’s ongoing turmoil has weakened the city’s ability to govern. Andrea Baltodano breaks down the findings, what prompted the investigation and how city leaders are expected to respond.
In other local government news, San Joaquin County raised the progressive pride flag Friday under a policy that ensures it will return every year. The ceremony marked the end of a debate that has stretched across multiple Pride months.
Another issue is quietly making its way toward Stockton. Officials say invasive golden mussels in the Delta are threatening the city’s water system.
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That’s your morning snapshot. There’s plenty more waiting below.
Daniel Garza
Stocktonia content coordinator
Today’s top story
Stockton City Council turmoil has become a governance problem, according to civil grand jury
By Andrea Baltodano • Stocktonia
Stockton City Council’s public infighting, leadership instability and failure to fully address past oversight reports have weakened city governance, SJ County Civil Grand Jury report says.
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