The former manager billed taxpayers for his own legal fees and then tried to cover his tracks, according to a newly released report.

Milpitas’ City Council authorized the firing of its embattled City Manager Tom Williams in a 4-0 vote Tuesday.

Milpitas may finally part ways with City Manager Tom Williams, whose misuse of public funds could forfeit his severance package.

It appears Milpitas City Manager Tom Williams has a history of trying to pay his personal legal bills with public funds.

According to records obtained by San Jose Inside, Milpitas City Manager Tom Williams tried to charge taxpayers for his personal legal expenses.