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Article: Rosemead council OKs firing of city manager
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- Pasadena Star-News
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- June 13, 2007
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ROSEMEAD - The city's top official was fired Tuesday and replaced
by his understudy.
During a closed door meeting, the City Council said it unanimously
approved the termination of a three-year contract with City Manager
Andrew Lazzaretto, who was placed on administrative leave last week.
Lazzaretto, 64, served as the city's top executive since March
2006.
"Due to philosophical differences, the city council has parted
ways with the city manager," said Mayor John Tran.
Deputy City Manager Oliver Chi, 27, was promoted last week on a
unanimous vote to serve as acting city manager. But Tuesday, he was
named interim city manager on a 3-2 vote.
Council members Margaret Clark and Gary Taylor ...