Overview

• Mayor Kahlil Seren's wife, Natalie McDaniel, is accused of sending antisemitic text messages targeting an Orthodox Jewish city official, sparking outrage in Cleveland Heights.
• Former aide Patrick Costigan filed complaints with the EEOC and Ohio Civil Rights Commission, alleging a hostile work environment at City Hall tied to McDaniel's remarks.
• At a packed council meeting, residents and city employees called for Seren's resignation and criticized his silence, with Seren stating he was 'there to listen' and leaving early.
• The Cleveland Heights City Council unanimously passed a resolution condemning antisemitism, emphasizing the city's commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Protesters, including pro-Israel demonstrators, gathered outside City Hall, urging accountability and action against antisemitism in city leadership.