Cleveland safety advisor Phillip McHugh is out, after backlash over civil rights lawsuit, controversial hiring

McHugh talks about his 2015 D.C. police case in an April 29 "Lunch & Learn" session for city workers. Interim Safety Director Wayne Drummond looks on.CLEVELAND, Ohio – A top safety advisor for the City of Cleveland has resigned after controversy over his handling of a 2015 investigation of an elderly couple that led to a civil rights case while he was a detective in Washington D.C.

“I understand that the hiring of Phil has evoked pain within our community,” Bibb wrote in his statement Thursday, announcing McHugh’s departure. “I have heard your concerns and acknowledge that situations like these are hard – as a leader, as a resident, and as a Black man. The issues of race, discrimination and privilege that have been raised are complex and nuanced, and I’ve been grappling with how to best navigate and address them.

“Phil recognizes that his past has led to a distraction as well as concern from our community and my staff,” Bibb said. “It became clear to Phil that he will not be able to be effective in this environment. "I am writing to inform you of the decision of Philip McHugh to resign from his role in the Department of Public Safety and to step down from the administration effective immediately.

As a Black man born and raised in Cleveland, with grandparents from the segregated South who instilled in me a deep commitment to civil rights and social justice, I ran for Mayor of Cleveland with a vision of creating equitable change. I believe in the power of effective leadership and diverse perspectives to address the most pressing, complex issues facing our community. First and foremost of these is public safety. I know that if we cannot get this right, nothing else matters.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

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