Portsmouth City Council voted to fire Tonya Chapman just six months into her role. She may not see a penny of the severance outlined in her contract, though.
Portsmouth City Manager Tonya Chapman said Tuesday that an internal investigation has found thousands of dollars in gift cards earmarked for direct relief to seniors and other residents struggling from the impacts of the pandemic weren’t securely stored or might not have been properly accounted for under her predecessor Angel Jones.
Tuesday, Portsmouth City Manager Tonya Chapman revealed an investigation is underway looking into $80,000 worth of gift cards for residents that are unaccounted for.
An independent law firm hired by Portsmouth found alleged actions by Mayor Shannon Glover and Councilman Bill Moody did not constitute a breach of contract,