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Former city auditor renews claim of improper termination, says due-process documents withheld
Summary
Former city auditor Brad Newman told the council he was denied due process when placed on administrative leave and terminated; a councilmember urged him to pursue administrative channels rather than raising personnel appeals at the meeting.
Brad Newman, identified as the former city auditor, addressed the council and repeated allegations that he was improperly placed on paid administrative leave and then terminated without proper due process. Newman said officials changed his status improperly and that records show the city lacked authority to reclassify his employment. "I've been denied my due process rights, such as access to evidence," Newman said during his public comment.
Newman alleged specific officials were involved and urged the council to recognize what he described as retaliation. A councilmember responded that the council chamber was an inappropriate venue for resolving personnel appeals and encouraged Newman to pursue formal administrative channels. The council did not take any formal action at the meeting on Newman's allegations.
Newman's remarks referenced internal personnel procedures and named Scott Ochoa (city manager) and other staff in his account; the council did not debate or vote on his claims during the session, and no appeal or hearing was scheduled on the record at the meeting.
