Grace Kirchner, Leader Correspondent
The Clintonville Common Council voted unanimously Tuesday to suspend City Administrator Lisa Kotter for five days without pay pending an investigation into alleged misconduct.
Kotter also was ordered to surrender her city cell phone, computers, keys, credit card and any city property in her possession to Police Chief Terry Lorge.
The council also voted unanimously to spend up to $10,000 on outside counsel to handle the investigation, which is expected to be completed within 10 days.
For several months, some council members have questioned Kotter’ use of the city credit card.
Kotter issued the following statement to FOX 11: “I have always conducted myself ethically and will continue to work for the betterment of Clintonville when I return to work. I will cooperate fully with any investigators.”
The council’s decision Tuesday came after almost 3 1/2 hours in closed session.