Ron Telles earned $430,000 a year, while many of the hospital’s employees made less than $20 per hour.
Michael Layfield, who will temporarily take over, has dealt with his own controversies and financial woes.
Eric Hood sued the city over public records in 2016, 2019 and 2021. All three are unresolved.
The public hospital’s CEO cited “the continued financial viability of the organization” for the dismissal of four managers.
The grant will expand fiber to underserved areas of South Whidbey.
