5.-I. ID 26-346 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Case Name: La-Kebbia Wilson v. City of Fresno; et al, Eastern District Court Case No. 1:19-cv-01658
I affirm my support for the decision to forgo an appeal in the case of La-Kebbia Wilson v. City of Fresno; et al., Eastern District Court Case No. 1:19-cv-01658. After thoughtful review of the legal context, associated risks, and likely outcomes, I concur that pursuing further litigation would not be the most effective use of time or resources given the limited likelihood of a different result.
I support bringing this matter to a close and focusing our efforts on forward-looking, constructive paths.
I want to express my support for the recommendation that there be no appeal in this matter. Continuing to pursue further litigation only prolongs the issue and unnecessarily wastes taxpayer dollars.
At some point, leadership must take responsibility for the actions of the employees and departments they oversee. Accountability is an essential part of public service. When mistakes are made, the responsible course of action is to acknowledge them, learn from them, and move forward in a way that restores public trust.
Continuing to fight a matter that has already been decided does not serve the residents of Fresno. The people of this city deserve transparency, fiscal responsibility, and leadership that prioritizes the well-being of the community over prolonged legal battles.
I also believe it is important that this issue receives public attention. The residents of Fresno have a right to know how their taxpayer money is being used and how decisions are being made on their behalf. Transparency and accountability are fundamental to good governance.
For these reasons, I strongly support the recommendation not to appeal and instead to focus on moving forward responsibly.
Why spend more time and money when this was thoroughly examined in court. The attempt to appeal is because the city did not agree with the outcome. Not because anything was done wrong.
The City was unanimously decided against. The City needs to admit their wrong doing, remove people in these positions creating this environment, and learn from their mistakes. There should not be an appeal or more money wasting tax payer dollars with all the evidence.
Filing an appeal is a waste of time and taxpayers money. Hold Erica Camarena and her group of bullies accountable ( Erin Martin, Christina Roberson, Tina Griffith, Jennifer Derousi). They lie and scheme on how to “get” employees and they laugh about it. While I understand that some of the leaders have left City employment, th key leaders were the attorneys who are still employed. They were aware and had an obligation to investigate and conduct fair investigations. Instead they purposely left out employees who knew the truth. They manipulate and promise promotions to people who will lie for them. The jury has spoken, respect their decision.
No one can repay any person time, pain or suffering. It’s very difficult to go to work and to be treated like crap to have to work harder than your colleagues and still carry the whole load of work! It’s sad that people in power are allowed to treat people like chessboard pieces. As Mrs Wilson stated that 15 million is nothing to what her and her family had to live daily!
To whom it may concern. I have sat back and observed this entire situation from the beginning. And I would say a jury of our peers should have the final say . An appeal is just a waste of time and more money wasted . Move forward, change the behavior. Kiki has stood her ground and it hasn’t been easy to say the least. She and her family deserve healing and a fresh start .
I want to express my support for the recommendation that there be no appeal in this matter. Continuing to pursue further litigation only prolongs the issue and unnecessarily wastes taxpayer dollars.
At some point, leadership must take responsibility for the actions of the employees and departments they oversee. Accountability is an essential part of public service. When mistakes are made, the responsible course of action is to acknowledge them, learn from them, and move forward in a way that restores public trust.
Continuing to fight a matter that has already been decided does not serve the residents of Fresno. The people of this city deserve transparency, fiscal responsibility, and leadership that prioritizes the well-being of the community over prolonged legal battles.
I also believe it is important that this issue receives public attention. The residents of Fresno have a right to know how their taxpayer money is being used and how decisions are being made on their behalf. Transparency and accountability are fundamental to good governance.
For these reasons, I strongly support the recommendation not to appeal and instead to focus on moving forward responsibly.
I’m really glad the jury came to a decision and stood on it. At this point, dragging things out with an appeal just adds more stress and waste taxpayers money. It feels like the right move is to respect the outcome. Take accountability and start focusing on moving forward.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Case Name: La-Kebbia Wilson v. City of Fresno; et al, Eastern District Court Case No. 1:19-cv-01658
I hereby express my full support for the decision not to pursue an appeal in the matter of La-Kebbia Wilson v. City of Fresno; et al., Eastern District Court Case No. 1:19-cv-01658.
After careful consideration of the circumstances, legal posture, and potential outcomes, I agree that foregoing an appeal is the most appropriate and prudent course of action. Continuing litigation would likely require significant additional time, resources, and expense, with uncertain prospects for a different result.
I support bringing finality to this matter and moving forward in a constructive and resolution focused manner.
The City should NOT spend any more time, money, or effort appealing the case filed by Mrs. Wilson. The City needs to deal with the problems this lawsuit, and several others, have exposed regarding the lack of good management and the tolerance of bad behavior and open racism. This lawsuit covered issues during 2018 and 2019, but the problems in Code and the harassment of Mrs. Wilson started long before that. During and after my tenure as FCEA President, I warned City Leadership and various council members that their failure to fix the problems would result in a lawsuit and huge settlement. City Manager Georgeanne White has known about these issues for years and was warned. Council Members should read the court transcript to fully understand the issues, the lies, and the coverup. City Leadership absolutely failed to investigate or fix the problems, so the only option for Mrs. Wilson and the Fresno City Employees Association was a costly and time-consuming lawsuit. It is unfortunate that the taxpayers and current employees will end up footing the bill for the gross negligence of City Leadership and elected officials, many of them no longer with the city.
The original decision was grounded in a thorough review of the evidence, including credible testimony and documented actions that clearly demonstrated discriminatory conduct. The findings were not arbitrary; they reflected a careful application of the law to the facts presented. The conclusion that racial discrimination occurred was supported by substantial evidence and should not be disturbed.
I oppose the City wasting our tax payers' monies , time and resources to further humiliate and damage Ms. Wilson. She has suffered way to long and the least the City should do is to honor the finances awarded to her without delay. It's time for Ms. Wilson and her family to heal from the degradation and inhuman treatment she's already suffered; it's going to take years to overcome the trauma and to prolong additional suffering at the hands of the City will only add injury to the wounds. I humblely request that the mercy within each of you be bestowed on Ms. Wilson who the court recognized was unlawfully subjected to irrevocably treatment over and over again. Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tongia Sullivan, State Certified Counselor
This matter needs to be resolved in a timely fashion, no need to spend more tax payer dollars on lawyers fees and court costs. Pay the judgment, and correct the vile behavior within the city.
This verdict represents a thorough and careful review of the facts. Choosing not to appeal is an opportunity to uphold that process, avoid unnecessary legal costs, and focus on meaningful progress. Respecting the jury’s decision helps bring closure and shows a commitment to accountability, fairness, and responsible use of public resources. Do not drag this out!
The jury has spoken, and their decision deserves to be respected. Prolonging this case through an appeal will only extend harm, delay closure for those impacted, and place an unnecessary financial burden on taxpayers. Accountability should not be postponed when the facts have already been weighed and decided. Moving forward in good faith is not only fiscally responsible—it reflects a commitment to justice, equity, and community trust.
I affirm my support for the decision to forgo an appeal in the case of La-Kebbia Wilson v. City of Fresno; et al., Eastern District Court Case No. 1:19-cv-01658. After thoughtful review of the legal context, associated risks, and likely outcomes, I concur that pursuing further litigation would not be the most effective use of time or resources given the limited likelihood of a different result.
I support bringing this matter to a close and focusing our efforts on forward-looking, constructive paths.
Kiki deserves this award as she has suffered more than enough! It’s time to stop bullying women.
I agree with this decision and believe justice was served
I want to express my support for the recommendation that there be no appeal in this matter. Continuing to pursue further litigation only prolongs the issue and unnecessarily wastes taxpayer dollars.
At some point, leadership must take responsibility for the actions of the employees and departments they oversee. Accountability is an essential part of public service. When mistakes are made, the responsible course of action is to acknowledge them, learn from them, and move forward in a way that restores public trust.
Continuing to fight a matter that has already been decided does not serve the residents of Fresno. The people of this city deserve transparency, fiscal responsibility, and leadership that prioritizes the well-being of the community over prolonged legal battles.
I also believe it is important that this issue receives public attention. The residents of Fresno have a right to know how their taxpayer money is being used and how decisions are being made on their behalf. Transparency and accountability are fundamental to good governance.
For these reasons, I strongly support the recommendation not to appeal and instead to focus on moving forward responsibly.
Why spend more time and money when this was thoroughly examined in court. The attempt to appeal is because the city did not agree with the outcome. Not because anything was done wrong.
I think it prove her case that they will not own up to there wrong doing ( Racism) to this lady.
The City was unanimously decided against. The City needs to admit their wrong doing, remove people in these positions creating this environment, and learn from their mistakes. There should not be an appeal or more money wasting tax payer dollars with all the evidence.
Filing an appeal is a waste of time and taxpayers money. Hold Erica Camarena and her group of bullies accountable ( Erin Martin, Christina Roberson, Tina Griffith, Jennifer Derousi). They lie and scheme on how to “get” employees and they laugh about it. While I understand that some of the leaders have left City employment, th key leaders were the attorneys who are still employed. They were aware and had an obligation to investigate and conduct fair investigations. Instead they purposely left out employees who knew the truth. They manipulate and promise promotions to people who will lie for them. The jury has spoken, respect their decision.
I agree with this outcome with the circumstances that Mrs. Wilson endured during her employment with the City of Fresno.
No one can repay any person time, pain or suffering. It’s very difficult to go to work and to be treated like crap to have to work harder than your colleagues and still carry the whole load of work! It’s sad that people in power are allowed to treat people like chessboard pieces. As Mrs Wilson stated that 15 million is nothing to what her and her family had to live daily!
To whom it may concern. I have sat back and observed this entire situation from the beginning. And I would say a jury of our peers should have the final say . An appeal is just a waste of time and more money wasted . Move forward, change the behavior. Kiki has stood her ground and it hasn’t been easy to say the least. She and her family deserve healing and a fresh start .
I want to express my support for the recommendation that there be no appeal in this matter. Continuing to pursue further litigation only prolongs the issue and unnecessarily wastes taxpayer dollars.
At some point, leadership must take responsibility for the actions of the employees and departments they oversee. Accountability is an essential part of public service. When mistakes are made, the responsible course of action is to acknowledge them, learn from them, and move forward in a way that restores public trust.
Continuing to fight a matter that has already been decided does not serve the residents of Fresno. The people of this city deserve transparency, fiscal responsibility, and leadership that prioritizes the well-being of the community over prolonged legal battles.
I also believe it is important that this issue receives public attention. The residents of Fresno have a right to know how their taxpayer money is being used and how decisions are being made on their behalf. Transparency and accountability are fundamental to good governance.
For these reasons, I strongly support the recommendation not to appeal and instead to focus on moving forward responsibly.
I’m really glad the jury came to a decision and stood on it. At this point, dragging things out with an appeal just adds more stress and waste taxpayers money. It feels like the right move is to respect the outcome. Take accountability and start focusing on moving forward.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Case Name: La-Kebbia Wilson v. City of Fresno; et al, Eastern District Court Case No. 1:19-cv-01658
I hereby express my full support for the decision not to pursue an appeal in the matter of La-Kebbia Wilson v. City of Fresno; et al., Eastern District Court Case No. 1:19-cv-01658.
After careful consideration of the circumstances, legal posture, and potential outcomes, I agree that foregoing an appeal is the most appropriate and prudent course of action. Continuing litigation would likely require significant additional time, resources, and expense, with uncertain prospects for a different result.
I support bringing finality to this matter and moving forward in a constructive and resolution focused manner.
The City should NOT spend any more time, money, or effort appealing the case filed by Mrs. Wilson. The City needs to deal with the problems this lawsuit, and several others, have exposed regarding the lack of good management and the tolerance of bad behavior and open racism. This lawsuit covered issues during 2018 and 2019, but the problems in Code and the harassment of Mrs. Wilson started long before that. During and after my tenure as FCEA President, I warned City Leadership and various council members that their failure to fix the problems would result in a lawsuit and huge settlement. City Manager Georgeanne White has known about these issues for years and was warned. Council Members should read the court transcript to fully understand the issues, the lies, and the coverup. City Leadership absolutely failed to investigate or fix the problems, so the only option for Mrs. Wilson and the Fresno City Employees Association was a costly and time-consuming lawsuit. It is unfortunate that the taxpayers and current employees will end up footing the bill for the gross negligence of City Leadership and elected officials, many of them no longer with the city.
The original decision was grounded in a thorough review of the evidence, including credible testimony and documented actions that clearly demonstrated discriminatory conduct. The findings were not arbitrary; they reflected a careful application of the law to the facts presented. The conclusion that racial discrimination occurred was supported by substantial evidence and should not be disturbed.
I oppose the City wasting our tax payers' monies , time and resources to further humiliate and damage Ms. Wilson. She has suffered way to long and the least the City should do is to honor the finances awarded to her without delay. It's time for Ms. Wilson and her family to heal from the degradation and inhuman treatment she's already suffered; it's going to take years to overcome the trauma and to prolong additional suffering at the hands of the City will only add injury to the wounds. I humblely request that the mercy within each of you be bestowed on Ms. Wilson who the court recognized was unlawfully subjected to irrevocably treatment over and over again. Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tongia Sullivan, State Certified Counselor
This matter needs to be resolved in a timely fashion, no need to spend more tax payer dollars on lawyers fees and court costs. Pay the judgment, and correct the vile behavior within the city.
This verdict represents a thorough and careful review of the facts. Choosing not to appeal is an opportunity to uphold that process, avoid unnecessary legal costs, and focus on meaningful progress. Respecting the jury’s decision helps bring closure and shows a commitment to accountability, fairness, and responsible use of public resources. Do not drag this out!
The jury has spoken, and their decision deserves to be respected. Prolonging this case through an appeal will only extend harm, delay closure for those impacted, and place an unnecessary financial burden on taxpayers. Accountability should not be postponed when the facts have already been weighed and decided. Moving forward in good faith is not only fiscally responsible—it reflects a commitment to justice, equity, and community trust.