`` I always thought the city of Stockton was really gon na go somewhere . It will file for bankruptcy by Sunday . The city council approves a special tax plan on a 6 - 3 vote . The city says it will continue to pay employees , contractors and service providers .
It will file for bankruptcy by Sunday . The city council approves a special tax plan on a 6 - 3 vote . The city says it will continue to pay employees , contractors and service providers .