Joe Jones

The text thread, obtained by Ideastream Public Media, appears to indicate two council members — Anthony Hairston and Richard Starr — discussed retaliating against the tourism nonprofit that raised concerns about Councilman Joe Jones’ behavior, sparking a third-party investigation, and doubted accusations.

A recent investigation found credible accusations of bullying, harassment and unwanted touching involving Councilmember Joe Jones.

Cleveland City Councilmember Joe Jones engaged in a pattern of behavior that likely violated council’s sexual and non-sexual harassment policies, according to a summary of an investigation into allegations from multiple women dating back years.

Kevin Kelley will stay on as president of Cleveland City Council. Kelley drew no opponents at a Monday meeting of council’s Democratic caucus. Kelley has…