Scottsdale council fires city attorney

City Attorney Joseph Bertoldo has been fired by the Scottsdale City Council just 16 months after he took up the post. The council made the unanimous decision to terminate Bertoldo's contract while discussing his performance review during a closed meeting. In an announcement made recently, Mayor Mary Manross said the job review "has clarified the council's interest and expectations in the position of city attorney."

Bertoldo, 54, moved to Scottsdale in January 2004 to take over the reins from the more flamboyant David Pennartz. Pennartz left the council to return to private practice but caused a storm when his firm received an $80,000 consulting contract. Residents protested when the contract was awarded by the council.

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