Ahead of Stockton's City Council meeting on Tuesday evening, Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi held a press conference over concerns about Vice Mayor Jason Lee.

Mayor Fugazi said she's starting an impartial ad-hoc committee to gather facts and examine evidence to hold Vice Mayor Lee accountable.

"Recent events and escalating rhetoric have made it necessary to reaffirm a simple truth: Stockton's government must operate with integrity, transparency, and respect for the law," Mayor Fugazi said. "I have worked in good faith for months to maintain professionalism and cooperation within the Council, despite repeated provocations and public attacks from the vice mayor."

Fugazi said there have been "serious concerns" with Lee's involvement in a proposal of a nonprofit he founded, allegedly asking

See Full Page