Judge delays decision in Riverside councilman’s removal case

In September, Skelton asked Fullenkamp's attorney Dwight Brannon to prepare a briefing addressing whether charter language instructing council members to "deal with" the city manager instead of city staff is vague, and whether the charter's removal provisions are contrary to the Ohio Constitution.

Fullenkamp's colleagues attempted to remove him from office after he was accused in June by Police Chief Frank Robinson of attempting to intervene during a criminal investigation involving a supporter of Fullenkamp.

Two other complaints from Director of Planning and Program Management Brock Taylor and Vice Mayor Mike Smith involve Fullenkamp allegedly telling Taylor he should have disregarded the instructions of the city manager in a long-standing zoning dispute. Smith alleged Fullenkamp’s statements were improper interference with city administration under the charter.