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Employee termination appeal

Summary

A city employee is appealing a termination, and the Civil Service Commission is the body deciding whether the firing stands. The hearing continued in closed session, so the public won't see the evidence or arguments until a final decision becomes public.

At a glance

Total mentions
5
Last 30 days
3

Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Oct 27, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Get ready for potential legal fees and maybe even a settlement that comes out of your pocket.

✅Who benefits

The appealing employee gets a formal review of their termination by the city's civil service body.

⚠️Who could be affected

Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for this drama.

Mentions & discussions (6)

MeetingNov 2, 2026

General - Nov 2, 2026

The Civil Service Commission took up an appeal stemming from a city employee's termination, under the personnel appeal rules in the municipal code and civil service regulations. These hearings determine whether a fired employee's discipline is upheld, reduced, or reversed — but no outcome was recorded.

MeetingOct 29, 2026

Civil Service Commission - Oct 29, 2026

A city employee is appealing a termination, and the Civil Service Commission is the body that reviews whether the dismissal was proper under the city's civil service rules. The outcome could mean reinstatement, other remedies, or upholding the termination.

MeetingOct 27, 2026

Personnel Advisory Commission - Oct 27, 2026

A city employee appealed a termination to the Civil Service Commission, the body that reviews personnel discipline under Montebello's municipal code and civil service rules. The hearing's outcome could affect the employee's job status and how the city handles discipline cases.

MeetingJun 3, 2026

Civil Service Commission - Jun 3, 2026

A city employee is appealing a termination, and the Civil Service Commission hears that appeal under the city's civil service rules. The hearing is now complete and the commissioners will issue a decision by August 17, 2026.

MeetingMay 28, 2026tabled

Civil Service Commission - May 28, 2026

A city employee is appealing a termination, and the Civil Service Commission is the body deciding whether the firing stands. The hearing continued in closed session, so the public won't see the evidence or arguments until a final decision becomes public.

Whittier Daily NewsMay 5, 2021

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