Vice Mayor Duron Daniels recuses; Lincoln Heights council approves settlement resolution with one abstention

The Village of Lincoln Heights council on April 13 approved Resolution 2026 R 43, described in the record as a resolution approving a settlement agreement and complete release of all claims involving Vice Mayor Duron Daniels. Before the council voted, Vice Mayor Duron Daniels told the meeting, "For the sake of the record, I'll be recusing myself on this matter." The council then moved to suspend the rules, received the resolution for passage and adopted the emergency clause. The clerk recorded five ayes and one abstention/recusal, and the resolution was declared passed.

Miss Randolph read Resolution 2026 R 43 by title to the council: "Village Of Lincoln Heights, Hamilton County, Ohio, resolution number 2026DashRDash43, resolution approving settlement agreement and complete release of all claims with Durrance Daniels." The transcript records the procedural steps (motions to suspend rules, receive for passage, emergency clause) and the roll-call results, but it does not state the settlement amount, the release language, or other terms of the agreement; those details were not specified in the meeting record provided.

Vice Mayor Daniels’ recusal is explicitly recorded; he did not participate in the roll-call votes that approved the resolution. The council followed standard procedure by reading the resolution by title, moving to suspend the rules to allow immediate consideration, and voting the same evening.

The meeting adjourned after the council’s final business.

Public records requests to the village clerk or the village manager’s office would be required to obtain the settlement agreement, its financial terms and related supporting documents if residents or reporters seek further detail.