The lawsuit says the city's term-limit law bars Wesson from holding the seat, since he has already served three full terms.
of the 10th District while Ridley-Thomas continues to fight federal corruption charges.
Ridley-Thomas has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Since November, the district has had a non-voting caretaker, which has sparked complaints that residents have been disenfranchised. The lawsuit seeks to have Ridley-Thomas resume his duties, with his salary and benefits restored, said John E. Sweeney, an attorney for the plaintiffs.
“The charges were based entirely on conduct alleged to have occurred several years prior to [Ridley-Thomas’] election to the City Council,” the lawsuit states. “Mark Ridley-Thomas has been a lifelong advocate for civil rights,” Proctor said. “He believes that the right to accountable and elected representation is paramount to our democracy. It seems that that is what the SCLC’s lawsuit is about.”
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