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Public Records Investigation Exposes Plot: Hancock, Galvan, and Mayor Broersma Worked in the Dead of Night to Oust City Manager Mike Gonzalez and Install Jim Bridges
Public records and interviews obtained by The Voice of Sunnyside reveal a series of behind-the-scenes discussions among Mayor Dean Broersma, Theresa Hancock, and Deputy Mayor Galvan preceding the removal of former City Manager Mike Gonzalez. The findings raise questions about transparency, ethics, and due process in the hiring of Interim City Manager Jim Bridges.
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🗳️ City Council Watch
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Sunnyside Offered Mike Gonzalez $100K — He Said No
The City of Sunnyside offered City Manager Mike Gonzalez nearly $100,000 in severance just three days after learning investigation results were a dud. Gonzalez rejected the deal, calling for reinstatement, as Councilors Frausto and Hart denounce the process as a witch hunt and waste of taxpayer money.
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City fires another Employee hired by ex City Manager
The City of Sunnyside has fired HR Manager Irving Brown Sr., making him the third city employee linked to ex-City Manager Mike Gonzalez to be terminated in less than a month. The firings raise questions about political motives, retaliation, and ongoing turmoil at City Hall.
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Sunnyside City Council Recap: September 8, 2025 Meeting
The Sunnyside City Council met on September 8, 2025, to approve payroll and claims, introduce new IT staff, issue proclamations, amend the city budget, and update the Council Code of Conduct.
🧑⚖️ Elections & Candidates
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Evaristo Salas: A Sunnyside School Board Run – Fueled by Justice and Hope
After spending 27 years wrongfully imprisoned, Evaristo Salas is turning his story of resilience into a campaign for Sunnyside School Board, District 3. His platform is built on equity, support for educators, and community involvement, offering voters a choice rooted in justice and hope.
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Leticia Zesati Is The Clear Choice for A New Direction on the City Council
Sunnyside school board member Leticia Zesati has announced her campaign for City Council District 1, offering a vision of unity, equity, and opportunity in contrast to incumbent Theresa Hancock. With endorsements from the United Farm Workers and deep roots in the community, Zesati’s candidacy marks a new direction for Sunnyside.
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Chelsea Dimas Kicks Off Campaign for State Representative in Washington’s 14th District with Community Fundraiser
Chelsea Dimas officially launched her campaign for State Representative in Washington’s 14th Legislative District with a community fundraiser in Grandview, rallying supporters behind her platform of housing, workers’ rights, education, and healthcare.
📢 Community Reactions
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Nuestra Casa – A Home for Empowerment in Sunnyside
Nuestra Casa in Sunnyside, WA, offers a lifeline to immigrant and Hispanic families through ESL and citizenship classes, life-skills training, and community advocacy. Discover how this grassroots organization is changing lives and strengthening the community.
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