Doral city manager fired after conflict of interest allegations

What happened: In a 3–2 city council vote, the dissents came from Mayor Christi Fraga, who appointed Hernandez, and Councilman Rafael Pineyro.

• The council named Frank Rios, the current deputy manager, as interim city manager until Hernandez's successor is appointed.

Catch up fast: The vote followed allegations by Councilwoman Digna Cabral that Hernandez demonstrated a clear conflict of interest and misused city resources for the "personal and political benefit of her husband," Miami-Dade County School Board member Danny Espino.

What they're saying: Hernandez said Wednesday "the allegations described here are not true" and that the county's ethics office signed off on the issues under scrutiny.

• Fraga offered emotional testimony in support of Hernandez, arguing she didn't "govern on perception" but on facts.
• "This is unjust and this woman does not deserve this," she said.

Meanwhile: Councilwoman Maureen Porras said the perception of a conflict of interest should be enough.

• "Considering we are in a difficult time, where there is a lack of trust with city officials, to me it is necessary to not leave the door open for potential conflict."

What we're watching: The council will hear from an independent counsel soon to determine how to best appoint its next city manager.