Austin’s city manager fired over botched winter storm response - SpencerCronk KPRC2 Texas
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Cronk, who headed the city since 2018, fell out of favor with council members after a winter freeze earlier this month knocked out electricity for tens of thousands of households and businesses, who grew frustrated waiting for the city to tell them when the lights and heat would come back on.
At a tense and confusing meeting, Cronk put up stiff resistance to starting up fresh negotiations when both parties had already tentatively agreed to a longer-term deal. In a stunning scene, council member José “Chito” Vela accused Cronk of undermining the council and called for a new city manager.
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