Public records reveal Sacramento's former City Manager Howard Chan spent more than $3,000 on legal fees related to his own ...

The repayment follows reporting by The Sacramento Bee that found Chan had spent more than $3,000 in legal fees to help extend his contract.

Howard Chan filed the expenses for his lawyer helping him with his contract negotiations. The city has asked him to return the money.

Materials gathered from our public records request show connections between City Manager Howard Chan and Jay King.

Mr. Howard Chan, aged 39, is a Certified Public Accountant in the United States. Mr. Chan has extensive experience in corporate finance and transaction advisory in mainland China and Hong Kong.

As Howard Chan, VCCP strategy director based in Shanghai, highlighted, emerging Chinese brands entering new markets don’t carry the burden of legacy brands, allowing for innovation and adaptability.

Jay King, president of the California Black Chamber of Commerce, asks the Sacramento City Council to retain City Manager Howard Chan during public comment on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. The council ...

Mr. Howard Chan, aged 39, is a Certified Public Accountant in the United States. Mr. Chan has extensive experience in corporate finance and transaction advisory in mainland China and Hong Kong. From ...