Local Politics · Stockton, CA
Stockton Council Votes 4-2 to Remove Vice Mayor Jason Lee Despite His Resignation Attempt
During a contentious Tuesday evening meeting, Stockton City Council voted 4-2 to remove Vice Mayor Jason Lee from his position after he attempted to resign first. Mayor Christina Fugazi made the removal motion, joined by councilors Padilla, Villapudua and Ponce; Enríquez and Blower opposed. Interim City Attorney Donald Larkin acknowledged legal ambiguity about whether the charter permits revoking a vice mayor's appointment before the Dec. 31, 2026 term expires. Lee remains District 6 councilmember and said he would continue scrutinizing city government.