Dismal Freedom Press Expands Residency and Compliance Probes Across San Joaquin County

November 10, 2025 — The Valley’s Dismal Freedom Press

The Dismal Freedom Press has filed a new series of California Public Records Act (CPRA) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests as part of its continuing investigations into local government transparency, employee conduct, and residency compliance among elected officials in San Joaquin County.

Why We Filed

Public trust depends on accurate records and lawful representation. Over the past month, multiple public complaints and inconsistencies in official filings have raised new questions about where certain officials actually live, how taxpayer money has been used, and whether key agencies followed reporting laws.

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Our newsroom submitted targeted CPRA and FOIA requests to obtain the records necessary to answer those questions, focusing on three primary areas:

• Mossdale Elementary / Manteca Unified School District: We are seeking all records related to staff complaints, disciplinary actions, and mandated-reporter compliance at Mossdale Elementary. The requests aim to confirm whether misconduct allegations were handled in accordance with California Education Code §49060 et seq. and Penal Code §11166, and whether systemic reporting failures occurred.

• Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee: Records requests to the City of Stockton focus on two overlapping issues — Lee’s declared residency and his involvement in a $50,000 Risk Mitigation Fund payment tied to the Wild ’N Out entertainment event. We are examining whether the expenditure followed city policy, how oversight was exercised, and how the ongoing feud between Lee and Mayor Christina Fugazi has affected transparency and accountability.

• Councilmember Krittiventi Residency Inquiry: Similar questions have emerged regarding Councilmember [First Name] Krittiventi’s official residency filings and voter-registration documentation. Our CPRA requests seek candidacy papers, utility or lease records used to verify residence, and any internal correspondence about compliance with Stockton’s charter residency requirement. The investigation aims to clarify whether the councilmember maintains an eligible in-district address or resides primarily outside city limits.

What We’re Asking

Across all three cases, our filings focus on factual, document-based questions:

• What addresses, certifications, and verification procedures were used to confirm eligibility for office?

• Were public funds allocated or reimbursed outside of authorized purposes?

• Have school-district and city officials complied with disclosure and mandated-reporting laws?

• Were internal investigations completed, and if so, what were their findings?

Next Steps

Under the California Public Records Act, agencies must acknowledge receipt within ten business days. The Valley’s Dismal Freedom Press will publish updates as responses or denials arrive and will pursue legal remedies if required to enforce public-access obligations.

Transparency is not optional — it’s the foundation of accountable government.

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