Wife of Riverside city manager files legal claim against the city he runs
Key takeaways
- The wife of Riverside’s top municipal executive has filed a claim against the city he runs, marking another unusual chapter in a political drama that has roiled the Inland Empire’s largest population center.
- Susan Freeman, the wife of City Manager Mike Futrell, filed the claim, a precursor to a lawsuit, on Wednesday.
- City officials confirmed receipt of the claim and said it would be handled through the city’s normal review process.
Riverside City Hall in downtown Riverside on May 6, 2026. Riverside City Manager Mike Futrell has been embroiled in some controversy over his wife’s social media posts. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) By Alex Wigglesworth Staff Writer Follow June 11, 2026 2:10 PM PT 1 7 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
The wife of Riverside’s top municipal executive has filed a claim against the city he runs, marking another unusual chapter in a political drama that has roiled the Inland Empire’s largest population center.
Susan Freeman, the wife of City Manager Mike Futrell, filed the claim, a precursor to a lawsuit, on Wednesday. Freeman alleges the city of Riverside violated her rights by investigating her without due process in retaliation for her criticism of public officials. That came after the Riverside City Council sent Freeman a letter alleging she harassed municipal employees, which she denies.