East Cleveland officials are reviewing options to fight against state control of their finances, but a lawsuit might be the only measure to at least delay the process.
At a special council meeting Tuesday night, East Cleveland’s law director, Kenneth Myers, proposed the lawsuit to block receivership. He also gave a warning about the court-appointed receiver if a lawsuit is not filed.
“You may decide that’s a good thing, let the receiver make the decisions,” Myers told council. “That’s an option. But the receiver has broad powers. Unlimited. Only limited by a judge in Columbus.”…