https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2018/03/26/tulare-makes-another-city-manager-change-former-police-chief-files-appeal-to-his-termination/ In-depth, locally-produced coverage of the Central Valley. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:43:55 -0700 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2018/03/26/tulare-makes-another-city-manager-change-former-police-chief-files-appeal-to-his-termination/#comment-13114 Loves tulare Fri, 30 Mar 2018 03:44:50 +0000 https://bak.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=24800#comment-13114 Having a interm city manager without any experience. Wow this city is goin to shit for sure. Having a interm city manager without any experience. Wow this city is goin to shit for sure.

]]> https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2018/03/26/tulare-makes-another-city-manager-change-former-police-chief-files-appeal-to-his-termination/#comment-13090 Lupe Mendoza Tue, 27 Mar 2018 22:58:49 +0000 https://bak.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=24800#comment-13090 Tulare is ready for a new mayor. To much chaos for a small town. Tulare is ready for a new mayor. To much chaos for a small town.

]]> https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2018/03/26/tulare-makes-another-city-manager-change-former-police-chief-files-appeal-to-his-termination/#comment-13086 Linda Tue, 27 Mar 2018 17:31:29 +0000 https://bak.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=24800#comment-13086 And the drama continues! Nothing against Mr. Epps but seriously the interim served 1 week. Come on Tulare wake the hell up!!! And the drama continues!
Nothing against Mr. Epps but seriously the interim served 1 week. Come on Tulare wake the hell up!!!

]]> https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2018/03/26/tulare-makes-another-city-manager-change-former-police-chief-files-appeal-to-his-termination/#comment-13085 Barbara Tue, 27 Mar 2018 14:11:42 +0000 https://bak.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=24800#comment-13085 Per Visalia Times Delta …..“Epps is a veteran firefighter, serving as chief for nearly seven years. Epps first joined Tulare fire in 1984, moving up the ranks. He is also a former city school board member and coached track and basketball.” Willard’s resume actually reads way more than that. In fact in my opinion many people who have know Willard over these many years would concur that the title of “Mr. Tulare” truly fits him like a glove. Willard’s longstanding work with the youth of this city is legendary. In fact many kids who have grown into in leadership roles as adults can no doubt point to Willard as their role model. He taught them by example through his words and deeds of what it takes to a successful person on and off the courts, fields, and tracks and in the work place. Willard has also served as a board member of the Tulare Youth Service Bureau, a children’s mental health clinic for many, many years. Tulare has been quite blessed to have Willard in its ranks. I hope they not only seek out his wisdom but to actually listen to him when choosing a permanent City Manager. One prays that this current city council will seek to immolate his decency and work ethics. Per Visalia Times Delta …..“Epps is a veteran firefighter, serving as chief for nearly seven years. Epps first joined Tulare fire in 1984, moving up the ranks. He is also a former city school board member and coached track and basketball.” Willard’s resume actually reads way more than that. In fact in my opinion many people who have know Willard over these many years would concur that the title of “Mr. Tulare” truly fits him like a glove. Willard’s longstanding work with the youth of this city is legendary. In fact many kids who have grown into in leadership roles as adults can no doubt point to Willard as their role model. He taught them by example through his words and deeds of what it takes to a successful person on and off the courts, fields, and tracks and in the work place. Willard has also served as a board member of the Tulare Youth Service Bureau, a children’s mental health clinic for many, many years. Tulare has been quite blessed to have Willard in its ranks. I hope they not only seek out his wisdom but to actually listen to him when choosing a permanent City Manager. One prays that this current city council will seek to immolate his decency and work ethics.

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