If you read the post from earlier today, the headline pretty much says everything. The motion to dismiss Community Boart 7 District Manager Fernando Tirado, the only item on tonight’s agenda, was shot down 15 to 10 with three abstentions. More on this in the coming days. But the question now becomes: How does the board move forward after such an obvious rift between not only the board chair and the district manager, but also the disparate factions of members who wanted Tirado out and those who supported him? The move to oust Tirado was, as far as we can tell, completely unprecedented (at least in the Bronx). With several big issues facing the board, including the coming redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory, it will be interesting to see how this plays out in the coming months. Stay tuned…
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