Palestine City Manager Fired

PALESTINE — On a 5 to 2 vote, the Palestine city council has fired city manager Dale Brown. The action is effective immediately. The vote came late Monday night following an executive session in which the city council discussed Brown�s performance. Brown has been the Palestine city manager for six years. His contract was scheduled to expire next January. In addition to his severance pay, Brown will also receive salary and benefits through the remainder of his contract.