CANAL FULTON, Ohio (WOIO) — Canal Fulton City Manager Dan Bucher Jr. has taken a leave of absence citing health reasons just as the city investigates allegations of workplace misconduct, according to records obtained by 19 News.
Records show in a Sept. 15 email, Bucher, who was hired in 2022, told Mayor Joe Schultz that he was requesting several weeks away from work to focus on his mental and physical health. He also acknowledged his responsibility under the city charter to name an acting city manager during his absence.
City council minutes reviewed by 19 News show Bucher has been absent from city council meetings since mid August. His leave had not been publicly discussed until a citizen recently asked, “Where is the City Manager?” during a city council meeting in October–and question paying several people to do one job…