Mayor Resigns Amid Secret Investigation | Cleveland News

Barberton’s mayor stepped down amid swirling mystery and redacted records, leaving residents in the dark about why he resigned after City Council launched removal proceedings — a move that cost taxpayers over $90,000 and sparked frustration over lack of transparency. Despite his 14 years of accomplishments, including major infrastructure wins, Judge said the political battle made it impossible to defend himself or govern effectively. Legal experts suggest the city’s spending may be a calculated risk-management play — even if it looks like politics. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f7dbb2bd5156b4cb