An Ohio appeals court will weigh arguments from East Cleveland Council President Lateek Shabazz and interim Mayor Sandra ...

However, East Cleveland's interim Mayor Sandra Morgan isn't ready to step down. "On Sunday, June 1, 2025, East Cleveland Council President Lateek Shabazz declared himself Mayor of the city.

Shabazz was MIA with questions swirling over whether he or Sandra Morgan is the city's lawful mayor. As lawmakers bickered, ...

However, Shabazz, who had a private ceremony to swear him in as Mayor on June 1st, cites the East Cleveland Charter that says the President of Council succeeds the Mayor when the suspension has ended.

EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio – East Cleveland’s City Council President Lateek Shabazz said he should be next in line to serve as acting mayor after a panel of judges suspended Mayor Brandon King on ...

City Council President Lateek Shabazz declared he was mayor on social media and posted a photo of the swearing in. 19 News confirmed this swearing in with Councilwoman Patricia Blochowiak Sunday ...

"On Sunday, June 1, 2025, East Cleveland Council President Lateek Shabazz declared himself Mayor of the city. Despite his proclamation, it will be up to the court system to determine if he can ...