‘Surprised by the Anger’

Ousted manager stands by actions regarding clerk

  • Palatka commissioners stand together last month during the Mayor’s Reception.
    Palatka commissioners stand together last month during the Mayor’s Reception.
  • Bill Shanahan, left, stands with former interim City Manager Lee Garner last year during Shanahan’s transition into the full-time position.
    Bill Shanahan, left, stands with former interim City Manager Lee Garner last year during Shanahan’s transition into the full-time position.
One day after he was fired as Palatka’s city manager, Bill Shanahan said he was terminated because of an investigation that led to the retirement of city clerk Betsy Driggers. During an online…

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