 The cases aren't related, but the issues are: a Florida city manager fighting to keep his job while undergoing a sex change, and a dean at a Christian university in Michigan, fired after a legal name change from John to Julie. In Largo, Florida, late Tuesday, the City Commission voted to begin the process of firing the city's top official - less than a week after he announced plans to pursue a sex change operation. The 5-to-2 vote begins a three-step process to remove Largo City Manager Steve Stanton, 48, the city's top official for 14 years. He confirmed rumors last week that he is a transsexual. Stanton, who built a solid reputation as a forceful and energetic leader, hoped to keep his $140,000-a-year job as he underwent the gender reassignment process. ...
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