Futrell Steps Down Amid Political Fallout

Riverside City Manager Mike Futrell is stepping down July 5 after months of political turmoil sparked by a council letter accusing his wife of workplace harassment — a claim she denies. His exit, framed as a “mutually agreed upon” transition, includes paid leave and a generous severance package. The drama deepened when his wife dropped a lawsuit over her online criticism of Trump, part of a settlement. Meanwhile, city officials face backlash over mishandling an investigation into code enforcement officers and a rejected sales tax vote for the fire department. Futrell, who led Riverside’s recovery from COVID and championed major projects like a new library and police HQ, also grappled with tough budget decisions amid slowing revenue and rising costs. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9aef246b97ce18c0