How long that will take is not known, nor is it clear who will handle personnel matters in the interim. For her part, Campbell said that during her brief time on the job, she had been comfortable with both the work and her professional relationship with Breskin. On her return to the job she had held for 13 of her 17 years in City Hall, Campbell found a large bouquet of flowers waiting for her. Though disappointed about the career hiccup, was glad to be back in familiar surroundings. However, Campbell's numerous supporters among the public and on City staff were near-bursting with outrage at her treatment.
Outstanding questions surround the affair, some involving Breskin.
But that contract was renegotiated last September to allow for one-year extensions. A performance evaluation was scheduled for this month, and the City Council was to give Breskin notice by the end of March whether it intends to rehire him. If it does not, his present contract expires June 30. The council has held numerous closed personnel sessions recently on the City Manager position. Tyler filled in as Breskin was away all last week on an apparently unplanned vacation, fueling speculation that his days on the job are numbered.