Administrator Firing Upheld by Council
An overflow crowd of more than 300 Pomona residents heatedly debated Monday night the City Council’s firing of City Administrator A.J. Wilson.
However, the council did not rescind last week’s controversial 3-2 vote to oust Wilson.
Residents disagreed sharply on the firing, reflecting the schism on the council. A new majority coalition, created when Councilman Tomas Ursua took office April 24, voted to fire Wilson, citing a need for change in the city’s leadership.
During the past week, citizens and city employees have opposed the actions and demanded the recall of three council members who voted to oust Wilson.
“This insanity must stop now,” said Raul Camargo, president of the Pomona Police Officers Assn.
Other residents hailed Wilson’s firing as the “will of the people.”
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