EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio – City Council members went to court Thursday and accused the mayor and the finance director of dereliction of duty for failing to follow the city’s budget.
In allegations filed in East Cleveland Municipal Court, council members accused Mayor Brandon King and Finance Director Charles Iyahen of spending $10 million more than the approximate $26 million budget council approved, according to a criminal complaint filed by several city officials. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.