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Barberton council reviews fact‑finding report, outside probe and new communications policy after Parks & Recreation ad controversy
Summary
Council held an extended work session to discuss a fact‑finding report about a political advertisement that ran in a city Parks & Recreation program guide, the outside investigation that followed and steps to prevent future misuse of city communications. Council members and members of the public debated whether state law was violated, who bears v
Barberton City Council convened a public work session Oct. 27 to consider a fact‑finding report and an outside investigation into a political advertisement that ran in the Parks & Recreation program guide.
The discussion focused on whether the ad and related actions amounted to misuse of public resources and whether city employees or officials should face further legal or personnel action. "Ignorance is no excuse for the law," Councilman Harris said, pressing that promises of transparency require adherence to legal duties and the oath of office.
Councilman Justin Heideck said he “disagree[d] with the finding of fact naming the mayor, the mayor’s assistant, and Councilmember Griffin as being at fault,” arguing the city department…
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