Change of Heart on City Manager
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Integrity: the quality of being honest, upright and sincere.
A scant few weeks ago, I attended a City Council meeting. It happened that that very day the lawsuit between Carlos Negrete and the city was dismissed.
At the meeting, I listened to numerous emotional outpourings by the City Council members, with the exception of Jeff Vasquez, praising the totally wonderful job Steve Julian has done, is doing, and will continue to do for this city. A vote of confidence second to none I have personally experienced. (Then) they fired him.
JOAN SCARANTINO, San Juan Capistrano
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