Stockton’s Legal Accountability Crisis | Sacramento News

Sacramento News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Stockton’s Vice Mayor Jason Lee is demanding the State Bar investigate former City Attorney Marci Arredondo over allegations of political meddling in city elections, arguing she violated legal ethics despite her role. The State Bar remains silent on whether an investigation is underway, while Arredondo stays quiet citing attorney-client privilege. Lee insists this isn’t about city-funded probes—it’s about holding the legal profession accountable. Meanwhile, the city hasn’t acted on a June civil grand jury report with key election reform recommendations, and even the mayor has stayed silent on…