Former Zoning Official Sues City Over Forced Resignation | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 29, 2026 · 1m

A former zoning administrator is suing Wilmington city government, alleging she was forced to resign under pressure after being placed on administrative leave for allegedly misusing a permitting platform for personal reasons. The lawsuit claims she was denied due process and appeal rights, and that her resignation was coerced — effectively a forced dismissal. This comes amid sweeping city reorganization under the new city manager, who took over last year. The case is part of a growing wave of legal challenges against the city, including another lawsuit from a former DEI director who claims…