East Cleveland

Mayor Lateek Shabazz is asking for city council's support to file a lawsuit to block the appointment of a receiver.

Auditor of State Keith Faber is recommending the appointment of a receiver who can force spending reductions and measures to increase revenue.

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The Ohio Court of Appeals ruled in a split decision Thursday that Lateek Shabazz, the City Council President, would assume the role after former Mayor Brandon King was convicted on corruption charges in May.

King is also permanently barred from holding public office, but the prosecutor's office has argued he remains suspended until his appeals are exhausted or a new mayor is elected.

Erica Campbell's testimony in an April hearing lead to the reversal of the 2019 murder conviction of Jerry Sims in East Cleveland.

King and Smith, a former council member, were convicted of corruption-related charges on May 29, 2025.

The power struggle appears to stem from a conflict between the city charter and the state law

King was facing 12 felony and misdemeanor counts related to contracts between the city and two companies owned by King’s family.