LINCOLN HEIGHTS, Ohio — A Lincoln Heights village councilmember has been reinstated to his position after a judge ruled his removal from office was improper and violated the village charter.

Daronce Daniels, who has served on the council since 2017, was removed from his seat in October 2024. Village Solicitor Deepak Desai cited Daniels's unpaid taxes as grounds for the removal , notifying him only through a letter.

Daniels maintained his taxes were paid in full and challenged the decision in court.

On Wednesday, a judge sided with Daniels and reinstated him to the council. The court found that the village charter required "five members concurring" to pass a resolution vacating Daniels' seat, which did not occur.

"Daniels's removal was improper under the charter and of no effect," the

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