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Arroyo Grande’s city manager a bad fit

Written on 6 Jan, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 41 comments

OPINION By JULIE TACKER A year ago, in its search to replace embattled City Manager Steve Adams, the Arroyo Grande City Council voted unanimously to retain the same recruiting firm, Peckham & McKenney that the city of Bell had hired... (Continue reading)

King City to hire former AG manager Steve Adams

Written on 23 Oct, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

After searching statewide for a new city manager, the city council of King City decided on ousted Arroyo Grande executive Steve Adams. The council unanimously concluded Adams is the best candidate to serve as city manager, a King City press... (Continue reading)

Steve Adams files claim against Arroyo Grande

Written on 14 Feb, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 84 comments

By KAREN VELIE Less than a month after the Arroyo Grande City Council agreed to pay former city manager Steve Adams a $71,000 settlement, Adams filed a claim of involuntary separation with the city’s insurance carrier. If the California Joint... (Continue reading)

Adams gets $71,000 settlement from Arroyo Grande

Written on 28 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 40 comments

Threatened by a potential lawsuit, the Arroyo Grand City Council agreed to issue ousted city manager Steve Adams a settlement of more than $71,000, but the council did not meet all of his demands. Late last year, Adams’s attorney sent... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande offering Adams severance pay

Written on 23 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 31 comments

In response to a threat made by ousted city manager Steve Adams, the Arroyo Grande City Council has opted to offer a settlement to its former top bureaucrat. Adams is currently threatening to sue Arroyo Grande if the city does... (Continue reading)

Steve Adams letters released

Written on 22 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 66 comments

Former Arroyo Grande City Manager Steve Adams sent a letter to the city last week threatening a lawsuit if the council does not pay him six months severance. The city will meet in closed session on Thursday at 7 p.m.... (Continue reading)

Steve Adams threatens to sue Arroyo Grande

Written on 18 Jan, 2015 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 130 comments

BY KAREN VELIE Former Arroyo Grande City Manager Steve Adams filed a claim against the city last week threatening a lawsuit if the council does not extend his paid administrative leave for six months. The city will meet in closed... (Continue reading)

Interim manager takes over in Arroyo Grande

Written on 15 Jan, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

The Arroyo Grande City Council hired an interim general manager on Tuesday night, and on Wednesday morning he took over the office previously held by ousted leader Steve Adams. Former Glendale assistant city manager Robert McFall is expected to serve... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande manager on paid administrative leave

Written on 19 Nov, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 140 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN The Arroyo Grande City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to place embattled Arroyo Grande City Manager Steve Adams on paid administrative leave after reviewing an investigation into an alleged sex scandal. The order takes place immediately, and Adams... (Continue reading)

A.G. manager Adams’ job on line again

Written on 14 Nov, 2014 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 111 comments

by DANIEL BLACKBURN A special 6 p.m. meeting of the Arroyo Grande City Council Wednesday will feature the possible dismissal, discipline, or release of embattled City Manager Steve Adams, as well as the unveiling of the results of an independent... (Continue reading)