New allegations taint Compton Councilwoman Janna Zurita’s re-election bid

A fresh lawsuit has been filed days ago against the city of Compton alleging wrongful termination and retaliation for whistle blowing. Former Compton Fire Department employee Brian Batiste, who was appointed City Manager in January 2012, is alleging Councilwoman Janna Zurita asked him to commit fraud by writing out city checks, with taxpayer dollars, to pay off her personal debts and to fire city employees she had personal gripes with.

This lawsuit validates why city employee unions, with the exception of the Fire Department, have endorsed Michelle Chambers for Council District 1.

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Now that Batiste is gone, has current City Manager Cecil Rhambo assumed those duties?