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Pasadena council upholds termination after closed‑door appeal; public calls for reinstatement
Summary
After an executive‑session hearing, Pasadena City Council voted unanimously to uphold the termination of employee Tonda **** following a Suspension Appeals Board recommendation. Family and supporters had urged the council to set aside the termination, alleging charter violations and unfair process.
The Pasadena City Council voted Aug. 19 to uphold the termination of city employee Tonda **** after a private appeal hearing and a Suspension Appeals Board recommendation to sustain the dismissal.
The action followed an executive session held under Texas Government Code §551.074. Councilman Emanuel Guerrero moved to uphold the termination; Councilman Fuschler seconded the motion. A roll call vote recorded 'Aye' from each council member present and the mayor declared the motion upheld.
Supporters of Tonda **** pressed the council during the public‑comment period…
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