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Balcones Heights council authorizes outside investigation after staff complaints against mayor
Summary
The City Council voted to authorize an outside investigation into multiple personnel complaints alleging discrimination, retaliation and Open Meetings Act issues involving Mayor Johnny A. Rodriguez Jr.; the vote clears a path for a neutral probe but not for any immediate disciplinary action.
The Balcones Heights City Council on March 23 authorized an outside investigation into personnel complaints against Mayor Johnny A. Rodriguez Jr., after employees submitted allegations including discriminatory remarks, retaliation, possible violations of the Texas Open Meetings Act and claims the mayor had created a hostile work environment.
City Attorney Cynthia Trevino told the council the complaints had been collected under the city’s personnel policy and that an external investigator should be engaged to ensure…
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