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23-year-old Georgia mayor removed from office after city alleges improper contact with teen, misuse of funds
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Jayden Williams, the 23-year-old mayor of Stockbridge, Georgia, was removed from office by a 3-0 city council vote due to allegations of misusing a municipal credit card and engaging in sexually explicit communications with a teenager.
- An investigation revealed that Williams exchanged nude photos and inappropriate messages with an 18-year-old high school student, which Williams acknowledged but claimed was normal behavior for his age group.
- Williams admitted to improper purchases on the city credit card, attributing the mistakes to confusion with his personal card, and has reimbursed the city; no criminal charges have been filed.
- The city will hold a special election within six months to fill the mayoral vacancy, with interim Mayor Elton Alexander stating he will not run for the position.
- Stockbridge operates under a council-manager government where the mayor's role is largely ceremonial, and city operations will continue without interruption despite the mayor's removal.
