South Fulton mayor stripped of most duties, must return expensive items he purchased
South Fulton city councilmembers voted late Tuesday to strip Mayor Khalid Kamau, now known as Mayor Kobi, of most of his duties and spending privileges.
For weeks, Channel 2 investigator reporter Ashli Lincoln has been looking into allegations that the mayor misused taxpayer money on international trips and lavish office furniture.
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The mayor previously told Lincoln that his trips were business-related and were a part of his economic development and world tour.
During Tuesday night's council meeting, the council held a public vote to approve stripping the mayor of his oversight privileges and to remove his budget.
He must return his city-issued vehicle, a more than $1,000 recreational pool table from his office and equipment from his $20,000 media studio.
The mayor must also return a $1,300 drone he purchased.
The other actions the council says the mayor will have to take regarding his office, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News at Noon.
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