SUNNYSIDE, Wash. – The Sunnyside City Council approved a final resolution to remove City Manager Mike Gonzalez during a special meeting and public hearing Monday night.

The council had previously set a date for October 20 to hear from the public following the council's adoption of a resolution that stated the intent to remove Gonzalez without cause.

This decision came after Gonzalez filed a reply to the resolution on October 7.

The council heard from three community members Monday night. Two spoke in favor of the council’s decision to terminate Gonzalez while the other noted that the investigation has not been made public.

The city council subsequently voted 5-2 to approve the final resolution to terminate Gonzalez. They also voted 5-2 to release the investigative report that ultimatel

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