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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Stockton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Removal of Vice Mayor Jason Lee from committees and vice mayor title
Vice Mayor Jason Lee couldn't participate because the agenda wasn't posted at his remote location 72 hours ahead. Several speakers called it retaliation and a silencing of District 6 voters.
Rocco Robinson police shooting accountability
The father of 14-year-old Amari Peterson, killed in the November 29 mass shooting, told the council the promised follow-up calls never came and demanded urgency on finding the shooters.
Release of OPTIC budget investigation report
Vice Mayor Lee and others blasted the OPTIC team's output, questioning whether roughly $1 million in annual spending is justified. PIO Tony Mannor defended 527% growth in social media impressions and ADA technology projects.
FY 2026-27 City Budget Tops $1 Billion
The adopted budget totals about $1.05 billion with the general fund at $344.5 million, 77% going to police and fire. The working capital reserve dips slightly below the 16.67% target.