There’s now a formal Ohio Ethics Commission investigation into Warrensville Heights Mayor
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Warrensville Heights Mayor Bradley Sellers could soon face a criminal investigation after he signed a notarized document claiming he was debt-free, despite owing the county thousands of dollars in property taxes, when he granted himself a tax abatement.
We’re talking about possible charges stemming from an Ohio Ethics Commission investigation on Today in Ohio.
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