/news/tags/east-cleveland East Cleveland en-US Copyright Wed, 05 Nov 2025 04:33:23 GMT /government-politics/2025-11-04/sandra-morgan-returns-as-east-cleveland-mayor-now-elected-to-full-term Morgan previously served briefly as interim mayor following ex-Mayor Brandon King's indictment. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 04:33:23 GMT /government-politics/2025-11-04/sandra-morgan-returns-as-east-cleveland-mayor-now-elected-to-full-term Matthew Richmond /government-politics/2025-10-02/east-cleveland-considers-fighting-back-against-state-control-of-finances Mayor Lateek Shabazz is asking for city council's support to file a lawsuit to block the appointment of a receiver. Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:54:48 GMT /government-politics/2025-10-02/east-cleveland-considers-fighting-back-against-state-control-of-finances Matthew Richmond /government-politics/2025-09-29/ohio-auditor-seeks-to-move-east-cleveland-finances-under-state-control Auditor of State Keith Faber is recommending the appointment of a receiver who can force spending reductions and measures to increase revenue. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:45:10 GMT /government-politics/2025-09-29/ohio-auditor-seeks-to-move-east-cleveland-finances-under-state-control Matthew Richmond /government-politics/2025-09-09/sandra-morgan-easily-wins-primary-for-east-cleveland-mayor-headed-to-runoff-with-lateek-shabazz Morgan received 78% of the vote in her first electoral campaign. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 03:37:35 GMT /government-politics/2025-09-09/sandra-morgan-easily-wins-primary-for-east-cleveland-mayor-headed-to-runoff-with-lateek-shabazz Matthew Richmond /government-politics/2025-08-11/what-to-know-about-cuyahoga-county-primary-election-new-voting-location-new-ward-boundaries Voters in six cities will cast their ballot for the Sept. 9 primary. Here's what to know. Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:14:24 GMT /government-politics/2025-08-11/what-to-know-about-cuyahoga-county-primary-election-new-voting-location-new-ward-boundaries Abbey Marshall /government-politics/2025-07-17/east-cleveland-has-a-new-mayor-again 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. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:24:54 GMT /government-politics/2025-07-17/east-cleveland-has-a-new-mayor-again Abbey Marshall /law-justice/2025-07-09/suspended-east-cleveland-mayor-brandon-king-sentenced-to-probation 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. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:00:34 GMT /law-justice/2025-07-09/suspended-east-cleveland-mayor-brandon-king-sentenced-to-probation Matthew Richmond /law-justice/2025-06-11/her-recanted-testimony-reversed-a-wrongful-murder-conviction-now-she-faces-perjury-charges Erica Campbell's testimony in an April hearing lead to the reversal of the 2019 murder conviction of Jerry Sims in East Cleveland. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:58:25 GMT /law-justice/2025-06-11/her-recanted-testimony-reversed-a-wrongful-murder-conviction-now-she-faces-perjury-charges Matthew Richmond /law-justice/2025-06-09/prosecutors-ask-for-prison-time-for-suspended-east-cleveland-mayor-brandon-king-and-ernest-smith King and Smith, a former council member, were convicted of corruption-related charges on May 29, 2025. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:53:45 GMT /law-justice/2025-06-09/prosecutors-ask-for-prison-time-for-suspended-east-cleveland-mayor-brandon-king-and-ernest-smith Matthew Richmond /government-politics/2025-06-02/that-was-a-boss-move-east-cleveland-is-1-city-with-2-mayors The power struggle appears to stem from a conflict between the city charter and the state law Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:31:17 GMT /government-politics/2025-06-02/that-was-a-boss-move-east-cleveland-is-1-city-with-2-mayors Matthew Richmond, Abbey Marshall