The Appeal of Steve Stanton

On Friday the appeal of former Largo City Manager Steve Stanton was ended. And so was his employment with the city of Largo. Although the night ended with the same 5 to 2 vote as on February 27th, many that were present at Stanton's dismissal say that Friday had a different feeling. Brandon Martin reports.

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Many said that the tone of Friday night's meeting was lighter and more positive. There were also many more non-Largo residents than at the previous meeting.

I'll let a few of almost hundred speakers speak for themselves.

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Before Mr. Stanton spoke, some experts on transgenderism in the workplace shared their stories and advice.

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Dr. Walter Bocking

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Linda Lerner of the Pinellas County School Board

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Reverend Letty Hammock of the Metropolitan Community Church spoke in reference to the Seal of Largo, the City of Progress.

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Jimmy Dean

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Michael Paltierre

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John Mandahano

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J. B. Butler

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This is Jenine Horton, a 19-year fire lieutenant who was fired by Stanton and current Mayor Gerard.

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Commissioner Gay Gentry

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And I'll give the last word to Mayor Pat Gerard.

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For WMNF, this is Brandon Martin.