Sunnyside reverses course. Fired city manager offered job back 6 months later

By: Larissa Babiak

Outlets: Tri-City Herald

Published: March 9, 2026

Words: 606

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

Former Sunnyside City Manager Mike Gonzalez announced Monday on LinkedIn that he was offered back his job at the city.

It’s unclear whether he’ll accept the position. He told the Tri-City Herald that his attorney is reviewing the offer.

The news comes six months after the Sunnyside City Council voted in a split decision to fire him.

The council placed Gonzalez on paid leave last June and then voted three months later to terminate …

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