Fairfield Council Vote to Terminate City Administrator

With a vote of 3 to 2, Fairfield City Council voted to terminate the employment of City Administrator Jeff Looney on Tuesday, May 1, 2018.

Motion was made by Councilman Kenneth Hughes to terminate employment “without cause.”

This allows Mr. Looney a severance package that includes six months pay.

Councilman Randy Johnson seconded the motion.

Following a brief period of discussion, a vote was called.

Those voting for termination included Councilmen Kenneth Hughes, Keith Daniels, and Randy Johnson.

Opposing the motion were Councilmen Landis Bayless and Joe Lee Kirgan, Jr.

Mr. Looney declined to comment.

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