Wesley Chapel Fire Chief Resigns Amid Lawsuit Alleging Retaliation

Wesley Chapel Fire Chief Anthony Perez abruptly resigned after a year of employment, citing a lawsuit against the county and its personnel, including Director Barbara Hitzman and her assistant, Alma Gonzalez. Perez alleges he was targeted with retaliation for exposing data breaches and violations, including mishandling a racial misconduct complaint. The lawsuit includes allegations of misuse of funds, data breaches, and unauthorized data sharing. Perez claims the county shielded him and pressured him to cease investigation.

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