February 11th 2025.
Khalid Kamau, the mayor of South Fulton, has been facing a lot of criticism lately for his spending habits. Despite an audit launched by the city council, Kamau remains steadfast in his defense of his expenditures. The controversial mayor has been under fire for taking trips to various international destinations without informing anyone. These trips have included places like Colombia, Paris, and most recently, Ghana in December. The total cost of these trips has amounted to $26,000, raising concerns among city officials and residents.
However, Kamau has justified his travels by stating that he is promoting South Fulton to the global diaspora. In a recent interview on a Ghanaian talk show, he explained that his trips were aimed at showcasing the city to people around the world. This is not the only issue that has raised eyebrows among the public. His office renovations, which were previously covered by BLACK ENTERPRISE, have also come under scrutiny. One particular purchase that caught people's attention was a table that can transform into a pool table, which cost $1,800.
Despite these questionable purchases, Kamau, also known as Mayor Kobi, has argued that his spending and travels have ultimately benefited the city. In light of the ongoing investigation against him, Kamau has started hosting "Mayor Mondays" for constituents to come and tour his new office. According to a report by Fox 5, he has also used this opportunity to defend himself, citing his efforts to promote the city as a hub for the Black community, which has opened up new opportunities.
"We've been trying to attract Fortune 500 companies to invest in our city, but all we've been getting are warehouses and data centers. However, when I started promoting South Fulton as the blackest city in America, we started receiving invitations from all over the world," Kamau explained. He remains determined to run for re-election despite the ongoing controversy.
Kamau has also addressed the allegations that the city council members were unaware of his travels. He stated that he has been sharing updates with the council for years and even took them out to dinner after his first trip to Colombia in 2024. "The video in the newsletter is proof. You can see the same council members who are now criticizing me were present at the dinner," the mayor added.
In response to the mounting allegations, Kamau has created a website where he has listed his travel receipts and shared pictures from his trips. The issue of undocumented receipts has also been raised, with over 100 P-card transactions still unaccounted for. Furthermore, Kamau has explained why he did not defend his actions at a recent council meeting. "I tried to make a presentation about it, but the item was removed from the agenda, and I was not allowed to speak," he said.
Despite Kamau's claims of innocence, the city council members remain unconvinced. District 3 Councilwoman Helen Willis has pushed back on Kamau's insistence that they knew about his travels. "We are not trying to tear you down, but the truth is, you went to Africa for 20 days without telling anyone," Willis expressed.
As the political drama continues, Kamau is determined to prove his innocence at the next council meeting. In other news, rapper Drake has sued Universal Music Group, claiming that the label purposely boosted Kendrick Lamar's song "Not Like Us" to damage his career.
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