Overview
- The city confirmed a settlement with Platt but did not release the amount, which FOX4 reports is in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
- In a statement, the city said the dispute has been resolved and wished Platt well in his future endeavors.
- The council removed Platt in March following his suspension that followed a lawsuit by former communications director Chris Hernandez.
- Hernandez accused Platt of directing staff to lie to reporters and later received a $900,000 award in his case against the city, with other former employees describing a hostile workplace.
- The council had extended Platt’s contract last year after Austin showed interest in hiring him, and Kumiko Gilmore remains acting city manager.