(FOX40.COM) — After nearly a year without a city manager, the City of Stockton finally agreed on Tuesday to appoint a familiar face for the job, Johnny Ford.• Video Above: Changing Stockton: A live discussion with Stockton leadership
Stockton has been without a manager since January. The former manager, Harry Black, resigned in January after five years in office. It is unclear why he stepped down, but shortly after, the council voted 4-3 in a controversial motion to appoint Steve Colangelo as the interim city manager. Colangelo was recently accused of misusing taxpayer funds and is currently under criminal investigation.
On Tuesday, Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi said she was proud to have Ford serve the City again…