Article: Rosemead council OKs firing of city manager

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 ...

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