(Cleveland)- In a surprise move Monday, Cleveland Mayor Roy “Shan” Ash resigned his position, effective immediately. Ash submitted his resignation letter on Dec. 30 just prior to being sworn into office for another term.
In his letter, addressed “to whom it may concern”, Ash states “ due to unforeseen recent events, please accept this letter as formal notification that I am leaving my position as Mayor of Cleveland, Georgia, effective immediately. Ash also said, much has been accomplished in the past four years. It is my hope that my civic service will have a positive impact for years to come for our community.
Relations between Ash and council members have not been the same since Ash reportedly sent an unauthorized letter this past summer to the state board of pardons and paroles on behalf of a White County resident.
During a special called meeting Monday Councilwoman Annie Sutton was elected as Mayor pro-tem for 2020. Sutton said she is ready to fill the mayor’s position until an election can be held, “Oh yeah, I’m ready, I’m always excited on a new adventure myself so just hope that I can do the city proud, ” commented Sutton.
Sutton was asked if she would be seeking the mayor’s position, she said she would have to think about it.
