Mayor Arrested After Being Exposed As Noncitizen While Voting For His Own Re-Election

Local officials say the case began when inconsistencies appeared in documents submitted during the mayor’s re-election filing. What seemed at first like

a clerical error soon revealed deeper problems, prompting state authorities to verify his background. When evidence suggested he may not have legal citizenship

status, investigators moved rapidly, especially after confirming he had cast a ballot earlier that day. The rapid turn of events left city employees stunned and scrambling for answers.