The Ypsilanti City Council for the first time held a type of hearing Tuesday night they hope never have to participate in again. It was over the termination of a well-known employee.
Earlier this year, Deputy Clerk Lorrie Thomas was terminated from her position. She said it was in retaliation for blowing the whistle on inappropriate activities occurring in the Clerk’s office. She requested a public meeting and took her case to the Council as the City Charter allows.
“I didn’t think that you guys would reconsider hiring me. I didn’t come here for that. I want you guys to be aware of what we have in our city.”…