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Slater Matzke

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Posted inCity Hall

Vallejo’s next mayor pledges forensic audit and ‘meaningful’ reforms

by Anna Bauman November 19, 2024November 19, 2024
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Posted inCity Hall

Vallejo whistleblowers who alleged corruption settle for $3 million

by Anna Bauman October 9, 2024October 9, 2024
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Posted inCity Hall

Former Vallejo councilmember assaults mayoral candidate’s spouse at community event, video shows

by Anna Bauman August 7, 2024August 9, 2024
A man in a suit, identified as Greg Nyhoff, is speaking at a podium with a microphone. He appears to be addressing an audience in a city council chambers. Behind him, there are chairs and a California state flag is partially visible.
Posted inCity Manager

Greg Nyhoff, controversial former Vallejo city manager, hired in Texas

by Anna Bauman June 24, 2024August 9, 2024
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Posted inCity Hall

Former Vallejo employee settles whistleblower lawsuit for $1 million

by Anna Bauman March 19, 2024September 23, 2024
A stocking hanging outside the Vallejo City Attorney’s office on Dec. 21, 2022 reads, “We’ve been GOOD, we PROMISE!!” In September, Deputy City Attorney Katelyn Knight hired a firm to uncover the identities of authors behind two social media accounts, an Open Vallejo investigation has found.
Posted inSurveillance

Vallejo spends thousands to expose online commenters

by Geoffrey King December 23, 2022October 30, 2024
A Vallejo Police Department SUV is seen parked outside fired City Hall employee Slater Matzke's home. The photograph was taken through a window from inside the home.
Posted inNews

Fired Vallejo employees sue, alleging retaliation and threats

by Chris Roberts February 15, 2021October 27, 2023

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