Cleveland City Council will schedule special election to replace Mayor Shan Ash

CLEVELAND, Ga. – The first order of business when the City Council meets Monday (Jan. 6) at 6:30 p.m. will be the call for a special  election to replace Mayor Shan Ash who announced his resignation on Dec. 30.

In a resignation letter addressed “to whom it may concern” Ash said his resignation was “due to unforeseen events.” There was no explanation of what those events are.

Councilwoman Annie Sutton was named mayor pro tem. She will fill the mayor’s role until a special election is held. She said she will think about seeking the position in the special election.

Council will also make several board appointments and consider an amendment to the city’s personnel policy relative to clarification of the accrual of personal leave.

There will also be departmental reports by the City Administrator, Police Department, Fire Department and City Attorney.

 

 

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