Former Zoning Admin Sues City Over Forced Resignation | Wilmington News

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

A former Wilmington zoning administrator is suing the city after being forced to resign in December 2025, claiming her dismissal was politically motivated and violated city policy. The controversy began when she corrected a permit error at her own home — a move she says was lawful — and the city allegedly used it as a pretext to oust her during a sweeping government reorganization. Thurston alleges she was given no chance to respond before being pressured to quit, while city officials deny any connection between her departure and restructuring, insisting her firing stemmed from documented…