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City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on Sanitation employee lawsuit

The case involves alleged adverse employment claims by a Bureau of Sanitation worker suing the city.

City Council· posted Jun 18Report

The City Attorney wants the City Council to meet privately with its lawyers about a lawsuit brought by Michael Bates, a Bureau of Sanitation employee alleging adverse employment actions. The office recommends the closed session so the Council can consider a Claims Board recommendation in the pending case.

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City Council to schedule and hold a closed session on the litigation

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  1. 14–0–1

    City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on Sanitation employee lawsuit

    Council File 26-0904
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