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

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

O'Malley believes that Council President Lateek Shabazz's actions in declaring himself mayor are 'improper and without legal authority.' ...

"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 ...

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.

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

"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 ...

If you’ve been following the latest developments in East Cleveland, then you know there’s a lot going on, and now the big question is who is in charge.