Haas, City Council spar over legislation

The Portsmouth City Council has passed new legislation regarding the termination of City Manager Derek Allen, despite resistance from the city solicitor.
Councilwoman Jo Ann Aeh made a motion that council add two ordinances to Monday night’s agenda for the council’s consideration, one repealing a Dec. 18 motion and repealing Ordinance 2018-01 regarding certain actions taken concerning the city manager, and another authorizing and directing an inquiry into the conduct of the city mana