Good morning, Stockton.
👋 Last week, we reported that the City Council unanimously approved Harry Black’s resignation following a special closed session meeting that lasted nearly three hours.
Despite a positive performance review last summer coupled with a pay increase, Black resigned only two days after four new councilmembers took their seats. So, what went wrong?
For the full breakdown of Black’s tenure as city manager, along with the reason for his resignation, read Cassie Dickman’s story below.
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Harry Black’s sudden resignation: What happened?
By Cassie Dickman • Stocktonia
The Stockton City Council has also long outwardly portrayed a satisfaction with Black’s work. Following a positive performance review last summer, Black’s contract was renewed for another four years and he received a pay increase for the second time during his tenure. But that all changed last week.
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