Watchdog in Manhattan Beach city manager lawsuit dies
Former Californians Aware director Richard McKee passed away on Saturday. Photo courtesy of calaware.org Richard McKee, founder and director of watchdog group Californians Aware, died Saturday, nearly six weeks after winning a lawsuit against the city over Brown Act violations in connection with former city manager Geoff Dolan’s departure. McKee was 62. He died of natural causes in his La Verne home after complaining of flu-like symptoms and was found by his wife, according to Lt. Fred Corral of the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner. Because of McKee’s medical history, which included high blood pressure, no autopsy was performed, Corral said. “Richard McKee was a strong advocate for open government,” said Councilmember Wayne Powell. “The City Council appreciated and shared Mr. McKee’s commitment to transparency.” Last April, McKee filed a lawsuit against the city on behalf of the nonprofit government watchdog group Californians Aware, which ultimately forced the city to release an anonymous letter alleging sexual misconduct by Dolan at a team-building event in Pismo Beach prior to his departure from the city in December 2009. In March, the city settled the lawsuit and…
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