Inspector General

McKee welcomed the new Inspector General, recounted the history of the IG effort, and suggested a select committee to help mesh the ethics board and IG processes ahead of charter review.

One of three speakers on the Inspector General item; requested a meeting with the new IG and presented purchase-order records she should scrutinize, citing fleet and Raincross contract problems.

Said he's glad the position is finally being filled but is skeptical; questioned contract terms allowing termination around election cycles.

Called in to say the IG office is a big step for the city, congratulated Cox, and noted the 2024 measure passed with 60 percent of the vote.

Said voters passed Measure L in 2024 with 65% support and demanded the council act on hiring an independent internal auditor, not one they 'groom and buy off.' He nominated private citizen Jason Hunter for the oversight role.

Asked whether a deputy or interim Inspector General is in place, and whether the office can accept matters while the position is unfilled. Learned the internal audit department is fully operational.

Said Riverside is in turmoil, criticized the council for not hiring an external interim city manager, and pressed for the long-vacant Inspector General position.

Agreed with Hawksworth, said an elected inspector general would have been filled by now, and urged rebuilding Riverside's reputation and civic involvement.

Said his Inspector General application was rejected and urged that the office be housed outside City Hall; also suggested 'Diversity of Thought' over DEI.

Former charter review chair celebrated the first inspector general recruitment and suggested the city occasionally hold Saturday council meetings for accessibility.

Announced Developmental Disability Awareness Month, supported the inspector general hire, and asked the council to let the IG finish its work before sending tax measures to voters.

Demanded to know when the inspector general position will be filled, saying the community wants audits of Measure Z spending before any new tax vote.