1981 - Johnson lies about his education.
After this story the
Plain Dealer withdrew its endorsement.
Plain Dealer Sept. 22, 1981 Brent Larkin
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2006 - Kenneth Johnson - Shaker Square Citizen
Years ago this website published a series of web pages called
"Shaker Square Citizens". The page's text and the picture of
then-councilman Johnson and his seven
sons were furnished by his office.
View the web page |
2013 - Double dipping
First time in Cleveland history, a city councilman
(Ken Johnson) who just retired before his term had expired, and is drawing a pension, asks members of city
council to name him to his old $74,000 a year seat. They vote "yes".
Read Plain Dealer story of January 7, 2013 |
July 31, 2021 - A 40 year career over in four hours
Johnson, convicted on all 15 charges in Federal Court, faces up to 10
years in prison.
Read the text of the Plain Dealer story |
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October 8, 2021
Kenneth Johnson sentenced to six years in prison plus $740,000 in
restitution
Read the Plain Dealer story |
August 18, 2023
Kenneth Johnson's conviction, sentence upheld by appeals court
Read the Plain Dealer story |