Maryland Mayer Patrick Wojahn Resigns Amid Arrest For 56 Counts Of Child Pornography-Related Charges -- Faces Up 360 Years In Jail

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

50% : In his letter of resignation, Wojahn revealed a search warrant was executed on his home on February 28 and that he will continue to "cooperate, with law enforcement.""While this investigation does not involve any official city business of any kind, it is in the best interests of our community that I step aside and not serve as a distraction," Wojahn wrote in the letter.
48% : Fellows said he had previously admired Wojahn's leadership during the coronavirus pandemic, his advocacy for same-sex marriage and support for a 2020 apology the city issued for a "history of oppression," in the largely Black neighborhood of Lakeland.

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