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Resident challenges Cooper City over termination of retired finance director’s health coverage
Summary
A son of a former city finance director urged the commission to reverse a Nov. 10, 2025 letter that ended his father's retiree health coverage, citing the personnel manual; city staff say the manual is a non‑contractual guide and are weighing offers and legal options.
At public comment the commission heard Richard Montezayo, who said the city wrongfully terminated health insurance coverage for his father, a former long‑time director of finance. Montezayo said the city’s personnel manual (adopted 2010, revised May 15, 2025) and an offer letter created an expectation of continued, city‑paid health coverage for employees hired before Jan. 1, 2012. He requested a corrective action letter and restoration of benefits.
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