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Former City Manager Vicky Gaynor’s Dismissal Prompts Lawsuit Threats and Public Outcry at Lynn Haven Meeting
Summary
Weeks of public comments at the Lynn Haven City Commission meeting focused on the abrupt firing of former city manager Vicky Gaynor, allegations of unequal pay and discriminatory treatment, her attorney’s warning of litigation, and debate over how Gaynor was allowed back into City Hall to collect personal items.
Lynn Haven commissioners faced repeated public criticism on Sept. 2 over the abrupt termination of former city manager Vicky Gaynor and how the city allowed her back into City Hall after her dismissal.
The city heard several residents and attorneys describe the termination as unequal treatment and discriminatory and they said litigation is forthcoming. Alvin Peters, an attorney identifed in public comment as counsel for Vicky Gaynor, said the termination “was abrupt, it was severe, and it was discriminatory in its effect.” He argued Gaynor had been paid less than a predecessor and cited that pay difference as part of an Equal Pay Act claim.
Public commenters said Gaynor was permitted to return to City Hall on Aug. 21 and collect boxes of personal materials without the tracking or escort that…
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