If not for a city government watch dog, would Elk Grove taxpayers have ever learned about Slow and Low loan default debacle?

If not for a city government watch dog, would Elk Grove taxpayers have ever learned about Slow and Low loan default debacle?

During the April 9, 2025, Elk Grove City Council meeting, an Elk Grove city government watchdog revealed that a restauranteur who received a $500,000 taxpayer loan was in default, and the city was starting foreclosure proceedings. Ms. Lynn Wheat made that revelation during public comment on non-agenda items. According to Wheat's comments, she sent an email inquiry to city manager Jason Behrmann days before the city council meeting about the stat…