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Amid fire chief drama, Ocala city manager barely hangs on to job


Lawyer says Alexander was defamed
Lawyer Paul Donnelly sat beside his client, Alexander, at the meeting. He told the council that Alexander s character had been defamed by unfounded allegations spelled out in his termination letter. He said Alexander was not given due process or an opportunity to be heard before he was fired. 
Donnelly said the city administration s decision to fire Alexander was  a profound mistake. He said Alexander wants to stay in Ocala.
Alexander had been fire chief since October 2018. He had received glowing remarks from Assistant City Manager Ken Whitehead and Wilson on his evaluation for 2020.
Alexander was one of three finalists for the city manager post last year. Wilson and Assistant City Manager Bill Kauffman were the others. Wilson got the nod in a 4-1 vote, with Grabelle the lone dissenter. ....

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'Where do I sleep tomorrow night?': Ocala council votes against outdoor homeless shelters


Where do I sleep tomorrow night? : Ocala Council votes against outdoor homeless shelters
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This is my sofa and my bed. I need a mat, because these boards are hard, Carol Stark said Tuesday May 18, 2021, about the bench she sleeps on at Interfaith Emergency Services open air shelter. The property is surrounded by chain link fence and is staffed with security guards throughout the night. Those who stay in the open air shelter undergo a vetting process and have to commit to some case work. This is my closet, Stark said about her shopping cart with all of her belongings. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2021 ....

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