Stockton vice mayor seeks state audit after probe into elimination of DEI program stalls

AT THE REQUEST of Stockton’s vice mayor, two state lawmakers are seeking an independent review of potential misconduct in the city’s elimination of its DEI department and the subsequent redistribution of the department’s funds.

The Stockton City Council, at the direction of Vice Mayor Jason Lee, concluded its investigation into the city’s handling of its diversity, equity and inclusion department with a final report last month.