CITY OF SUNNYSIDE PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:               June 3, 2025

Contact:         Mayor Dean Broersma (509) 952-4456 dbroersma@sunnyside-wa.gov 

Subject: City of Sunnyside Places City Manager Mike Gonzalez on Paid Administrative Leave Pending Investigation

On June 2, 2025, during a study session, the Sunnyside City Council voted 5-2 to place City Manager Mike Gonzalez on paid administrative leave, effective immediately, pending the outcome of an internal investigation.

As this is a personnel matter, details of the investigation remain confidential.

During the same meeting, the Council voted 5-2 to appoint Fire Chief Cameron Haubrich to serve as Acting City Manager. He will continue in this role until an interim City Manager is formally appointed at a special City Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 6 PM.

At this time, the city will not be providing additional comments regarding the investigation.

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