Grand jury releases scathing report on how city of Manteca is run

Lack of leadership, dysfunction and a hostile work environment are just a few of the issues illustrated in a newly released San Joaquin County Grand Jury report titled "The City of Manteca: A government in turmoil." Foreperson Gary Cooper said the report may provide a guide to positive change. "Our hope is that they do take a good look at how the city is run," said Cooper, the 2021 San Joaquin Grand Jury Foreperson. Cooper explained that the grand jury investigated after several media reports and complaints — highlighted by the fact that five top officials had been ousted in the last year.