From Bankruptcy to Reinvention – The City of Stockton
Series produced by George Koster
I grew up in Stockton, California, which filed for bankruptcy in 2013 and was named the most miserable cities in the U.S. not once by twice by Forbes magazine. Stockton has a long history of bad management, crony politics and corrupt leaders. Ironically, the bankruptcy of the City has provided an opportunity for City Leaders and residents to clear away the wreckage of the past and reinvent Stockton.
The documentary series attempts to provide listeners with the insights, points of view and personal stories from the various voices of change makers working to Reinvent the City of Stockton. The interviews in episodes 1 to 12 were conducted from August to September 2016 leading up to the election of Mayor Michael Tubbs, who was the first African American and youngest Mayor elected in Stockton’s history. Michael Tubbs is our central character and the entry point into the community leaders and their stories featured in the series.
