Freeman, wife of City Manager Mike Futrell, alleges the city defamed her without investigation or due process and attempted to silence her protected speech and civic engagement.
The council reviewed Futrell's performance in closed session Tuesday but took no action, as the city manager publicly defended himself and his wife against allegations that have roiled City Hall since December.
City of Riverside Fire Chief Michael Moore has been named Interim City Manager, effective immediately. replacing Al Zelinka, who’s taken a position with the City of Huntington Beach. Moore will fill the position while a replacement is sought, a process expected to take several months. In the meantim
