To: Mayor Joeseph Maturo, Mayor of East Haven
Demand Mayor Maturo to reinstate Jose
Demands
1) Renew Jose's contract
2) Invest in the infrastructure and maintenance of the East Haven town pool
1) Renew Jose's contract
2) Invest in the infrastructure and maintenance of the East Haven town pool
Why is this important?
On October 20th, Jose Bedoya got word that six people who swam at the pool had a combination of symptoms related to heavy air and pool deterioration. Bedoya reported the situation with the Parks and Rec Department and with the Aquatic Programs authorities. After supposedly cleaning the pool, Bedoya returned to work. On October 27th, however, East Haven Mayor Joseph Maturo stopped by the pool and confronted Jose for insistently denouncing the situation, going as far as pushing him and calling the police on him in front of multiple eyewitnesses. After internal pressure from the Mayor, Jose Bedoya’s contract was terminated in early December without any explanation.
Jose Bedoya is a beloved member of the community who has taught numerous swimming classes for children, families, and the elderly. He also worked with East Haven High School’s female swimming team and organized the only underwater polo team in the state of Connecticut.
Please sign this petition in support of Jose Bedoya so that he be reinstated at once.
Jose Bedoya is a beloved member of the community who has taught numerous swimming classes for children, families, and the elderly. He also worked with East Haven High School’s female swimming team and organized the only underwater polo team in the state of Connecticut.
Please sign this petition in support of Jose Bedoya so that he be reinstated at once.