Riverside City Manager Resigns; Hostile Workplace Investigation Emerges
Key Questions
Why did Riverside City Manager Futrell resign?
Futrell resigned after the city council considered disciplinary action, which was connected to a claim by his wife against the city that was settled with no payment.
What did the new investigation reveal about the workplace environment?
The investigation found a hostile workplace environment involving former director Lilley and Futrell, which has intensified the ongoing governance issues at the city.
What actions is Riverside taking regarding its CEDD department?
The city has vowed to reform the Community and Economic Development Department following reports of a toxic work environment.
What budget decisions were made by the Riverside City Council?
The council adopted a biennial budget with concerns noted about long-term stability and a projected $27 million deficit.
How does this resignation relate to other city issues?
The resignation adds to a deepening scandal involving governance and workplace culture, coinciding with the budget adoption and reform commitments.
Riverside City Manager Futrell resigned after the city council considered discipline, tied to his wife's claim against the city (settled with no payment). A new investigation reveals a hostile workplace environment involving former director Lilley and Futrell, deepening the governance scandal. City council adopted budget with $27M deficit concerns; Riverside vows to reform CEDD after toxic work environment reports.