Say What? We May Never Know Why . . . Mesa PD Chief Batista Resigned

NOW WE DO! City Manager Chris Brady wanted Batista to shut up - and he's doing that same strategy with amending existing employment contracts - loyalty oaths - with other city employees. See farther down below
(Back in 2012 he showed an iron fist)

Mesa Police Chief Ramon Batista resigns by text

By:Sonu Was KNXV |                        

MESA, AZ — "The top cop in one East Valley city resigned sending a text message and we may never know why . . . "

BLOGGER NOTE: Let's just call it what it is: A COVER-UP where Brady has to control the narrative and the story put out there in mainstream media for public consumption.
For one more time, it shows how City Manager Chris Brady operates now in his 15-year tenure as the Chief Executive Officer here in the City of Mesa: A few months ago, the city's Historic Preservation Officer resigned over allegations that the city violated both state and federal laws for below-grade excavations on projects.
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"The ABC15 Investigators have obtained copies of Mesa Police Chief Ramon Batista's goodbye letter to the city and the settlement agreement he signed right before quitting the job.
In it, the city is making sure Batista is very controlled in what he decides to say to the media.

The settlement agreement spells it out like this,
"Employee will state he has chosen to resign and pursue other interests and opportunities and he thanks the city for the opportunity to serve as it's police chief."
The agreement goes on to say the employee will have no further comment.
He leaves the city with six months of his annual salary, which adds up to about $90,000.
Batista can buy his gun, keep his cell phone, and police badge.

But, he is not allowed to say anything bad about the city, officers, and elected or appointed city officials.
The former chief kept in line with the settlement agreement, even in his resignation text message. He typed,
"Please understand that my decision to leave the department is based on my desire to spend more time with my family and to pursue personal interests."
[Image insert shows Brady at a Mesa City Council meeting responding to questions over the budget]
The ABC15 Investigators have made multiple attempts to reach Batista by phone, text messages, and emails. There has been no response yet."
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Post Note: Still looming in a multi-million claim against the City is the settlement for damages made by the family and widow of Daniel Shaver from an officer-involved killing in January 2016 that made national and international headlines + a disability pension award for Philip Brailsford that was negotiated by Brady.
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4 Take action on the following contracts
LINK ON THIS BLOG >
https://mesazona.blogspot.com/2019/11/agenda-for-mesa-city-council-study.html 

> 19-1211 Authorizing the Mayor to sign an amendment to the employment contract with the City Auditor.
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> 19-1212 Authorizing the Mayor to sign an amendment to the employment contract with the City Clerk.
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> 19-1213 Authorizing the Mayor to sign an amendment to the employment contract with the City Attorney.
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> 19-1214 Authorizing the Mayor to sign an amendment to the employment contract with the City Manager.
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