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Caller accuses Mahoning County clerk of derogatory texts; commissioners call for apology or resignation
Summary
During public comment, a resident accused Clerk of Courts Michael Saccone of sending derogatory text messages about a county employee; the caller demanded an apology and several commissioners said Saccone should resign.
A caller at the Oct. 23 Mahoning County commissioners meeting accused Clerk of Courts Michael Saccone of sending derogatory text messages about a county employee and asked the clerk to apologize.
Alex Manji, who identified himself as from Hanford, Ohio, said he was involved in the exchanged messages and that one message used “a very derogatory word” about his employee. “I'm gonna ask Michael for an apology here. It's required,” Manji said during public comment, adding that the employee had served the public and handled licensing and other duties professionally.
Following the comment, several commissioners and attendees criticized the reported text messages. One commissioner said the conduct was “reprehensible” and stated, “I think he should resign immediately.” Other commissioners and meeting participants echoed that sentiment and expressed concern about trust in the Clerk of Courts office because of its role in court filings and records.
What was decided: the board did not take formal disciplinary action during the meeting; the comment and the commissioners' reactions were recorded in the public-comment portion of the record.
Background and context: the caller emphasized he did not want to embarrass the employee and described her as a long-serving, reliable staff member. He also said many people in the clerk’s office work hard and urged that they not be held responsible for one individual's conduct.
The commissioners proceeded with the agenda after public comment.
