County Manager Fights Termination | Bangor News

Washington County Manager Renée Gray was abruptly told to leave her office after commissioners voted to terminate her — a move her lawyer says is illegal retaliation for her whistleblowing and cooperation with an AG investigation into financial crimes. The termination letter gave no reason, violating Maine law, and Gray wasn’t even present during the secret executive session where it was decided. Her lawyer claims she’s been targeted for speaking out about discrimination and harassment, including demeaning comments from Commissioner Burns. Despite public outcry and one commissioner’s dissent, the board agreed to pay her through her contract’s end but barred her from work — leaving Gray facing both legal action and emotional fallout. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d5a99554ce2bd401