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

The East Cleveland council president and interim mayor are at loggerheads over who should succeed convicted Mayor Brandon King.

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

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley files motion urging court to reject Council President Lateek Shabazz’s claim to office after Brandon King’s conviction.

EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office filed a motion against self-proclaimed mayor and City Council President Lateek Shabazz. Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O ...

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.

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.

"On Sunday, June 1, 2025 East Cleveland Council President Lateek Shabazz declared himself Mayor of the city in a coup d’etat. Despite his proclamation, it will be up to the court system to ...

Credit: Nick Castele / Signal Cleveland East Cleveland Council President Lateek Shabazz is suing to stop Probate Court Judge Anthony Russo from naming an interim mayor of the financially troubled ...

East Cleveland Council President Lateek Shabazz, however, says Hemmons is a contract employee, not the law director, does not live in East Cleveland and cannot serve as acting mayor.

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 Tuesday as he faces public ...