Johnson City Leaders Took No Immediate Action In Allegations Against City Manager Pete Peterson. Peterson Is Accused Of Threatening The Job Of Fire Chief James Stables Following An Email That James Sent Out Expressing Safety Concerns Over The Use Of The Former Ashe Street Courthouse. An Outside Attorney Was Hired By The City To Review The Incident. City Leaders Plan To Address Communication And Leadership Issues In Peterson’s Performance Review. The City Plans To Make The Report Public.