In his lawsuit, which was filed July 19, Rohr claimed he performed exceptionally during his time in League City.
The response said that was not true.
He was a disruptive factor who appeared far more interested in playing politics than in working for the city.
The city also denied Rohr's claim that he was fired because he filed an ethics complaint against Mayor Pat Hallisey, who is listed as a defendant.
Rohr was terminated for legitimate, non-retaliatory reasons having nothing to do with his alleged exercise of rights he claims he holds under the First Amendment."
The city is asking that Rohr's action be dismissed with prejudice and that the former city manager be required to pay to League City's attorney fees, costs and expenses.
League City hired Rohr March 31, 2014, a few weeks after the Joplin City Council fired him by a 5-4 vote. City officials cited his experience in economic development and his ability to launch the rebuilding of Joplin after the EF-5 tornado swept through the city May 22, 2011.
Rohr said when he left office 92 percent of the homes had been rebuilt or were in the process of being rebuilt, and 90 percent of the businesses were back on track. In addition, he said the city still had $190 million in aid to spend.
"League City may not have a natural disaster - hopefully - but it will be in a better position by having me to manage it," Rohr said. "I can be a manager under difficult circumstances and manage well. You can't imagine the disarray and anxiety in circumstances when a third of your city is destroyed. If you can handle that, you can handle any circumstance that comes your way."
Rohr came to national attention for his leadership in Joplin following the tornado, but his time here, just like at his previous city manager jobs, came to an end following battles with elected officials who did not agree with his method of operation.
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