Excerpts from RBLandmark.com:
Spencer Kimura, the former chief of the Riverside Fire Department, was quietly let go last week just before a scheduled village board meeting on July 16. Although the village has not officially announced his termination, it was confirmed by local officials after a reporter noticed that Kimura’s name had been removed from the official website.
Village Manager Jessica Frances, who made the decision to terminate Kimura late on July 16, offered little explanation regarding the move. Similarly, Village President Ben Sells remained silent, stating, “This is an internal personnel matter, and I won’t be commenting.â€
According to Frances, Kimura did not receive a severance package, nor was there any formal agreement in place. He was hired in 2011 to stabilize the department following a period of instability that ended with the dismissal of his predecessor, Kevin Mulligan. Kimura never had a contract, and his annual salary was $80,371.
Matthew Buckley, who previously served as deputy fire chief, has been named interim fire chief. In addition to his role as deputy police chief in neighboring Lyons, Buckley will now take on part-time responsibilities as fire chief.
Frances explained that the change allows her to evaluate the structure of the fire department and determine if any adjustments are needed. The department has traditionally operated with a part-time chief and volunteer firefighters. Kimura worked 32 hours per week, according to Frances.
For now, no formal search for a new fire chief has begun. Kimura, a 57-year-old resident of the north suburbs, struggled to integrate into the community. A retired battalion chief from the Glenview Fire Department, he was brought in to help restore unity after Mulligan's controversial departure, which had caused divisions within the department.
Mulligan later sued the village and Buckley, eventually settling for $350,000. But tensions didn't fade. In 2014, four Riverside firefighters, including three lieutenants, filed a federal lawsuit against the village and Kimura, claiming they were unfairly disciplined due to their loyalty to Mulligan. That case was dismissed earlier this year by a U.S. District Court judge.
Buckley, who raised concerns about Mulligan’s conduct that led to the termination, emphasized collaboration with the command staff. “I’m working closely with all the officers to ensure everything runs smoothly at the highest level,†he said. “Everyone is committed to moving forward and leaving the past behind.â€
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