Bridgeport City Hall (Photo/City of Bridgeport)
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — State police say they are looking into a complaint against Bridgeport Mayor Andy Lang.
A complaint was filed against Lang after he used some profanity last week in that emotionally charged meeting that resulted in the firing of former Bridgeport City Manager Pat Ford.
Lang is out with a statement saying he used profanity and is cooperating with investigators. He says he’s also apologized to the city workers who heard him.
Lang issued the following statement:
I am aware that an employee of the City of Bridgeport made a complaint to human resources. The complaint stems from me having to have a private discussion with our City Manager. During the lead up to my conversation with the City Manager, I used some profanity. Upon learning of this complaint, I contacted Chief Mark Rogers. He suggested that the complaint should be addressed by an outside law enforcement agency. I agreed. Thereafter the WVSP were notified and I immediately cooperated with the WVSP’s investigation. Part of my cooperation included speaking, voluntarily, to the investigating trooper and suggesting that certain surveillance cameras be reviewed. I have since apologized to the city employees who were present when I used profanities.