STOCKTON, Calif. —

A special Stockton City Council meeting intended to address allegations of city charter violations, misuse of public funds and possible abuse of authority was postponed when several council members did not attend, resulting in a lack of quorum.

Vice Mayor Jason Lee had called for the meeting during Tuesday’s city council meeting.

"This meeting follows public concern regarding an unauthorized letter of commitment sent by the former Interim City Manager to the State of California, pledging approximately $823,000 in matching public funds for a Behavioral Health Community Infrastructure Program (BCHIP) grant application. The letter was sent without City Council approval or public discussion, raising questions about compliance with the Stockton City Charter, fiscal oversig

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