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Labor/Employment

Aug. 6, 2011

Vernon settles with former official

The city of Vernon has paid former official Donal O’Callaghan $500,000 to settle a contract dispute.

By Ben Adlin
Daily Journal Staff Writer

The city of Vernon has paid former official Donal O'Callaghan $500,000 to settle a contract dispute. O'Callaghan was put on leave last year from his post as city administrator after he was found to have played a role in securing a city contract for his wife. Last month he pleaded guilty to felony corruption charges.

O'Callaghan had sought $1.2 million. His contract barred the city from terminating him unless he was convicted o...

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