Overview
- The Stockbridge City Council voted unanimously to temporarily revoke several mayoral privileges, including city purchasing and fuel cards, use of city vehicles, access to nonpublic facilities, and possession of city keys and access badges.
- The council authorized the city attorney to hire an independent investigator to determine whether the mayor’s actions followed city policy, the charter, and applicable law, and officials expect the review to take about 30 to 45 days.
- Mayor Jayden Williams has filed legal action arguing the city must follow fair and transparent procedures and allow him the opportunity to respond before conclusions or penalties are imposed.
- City officials say the measures are administrative steps to protect operations and preserve the integrity of the probe, Williams can still perform core mayoral duties including presiding over council meetings, and no criminal charges have been filed.
- The situation carries political weight in Stockbridge because Williams, 22, ran on transparency and accountability, and the council notes the restrictions aim to safeguard taxpayer resources with tools such as remote deactivation of city-issued cards if needed.