Georgia’s youngest elected mayor, Jayden Williams, faced removal from office just ten months after assuming the role due to allegations of misuse of city funds and inappropriate exchanges with a student. Williams, 23, was impeached by the Stockbridge City Council, located south of Atlanta, after initially taking office in January.

The City of Stockbridge released a statement affirming the mayor’s removal from office. Williams faced accusations of using his city purchasing card for personal expenses totaling over $4,000. These expenditures included restaurant meals, clothing, haircuts, and movie costs. Additionally, he reportedly spent $2,600 on gas and used a city vehicle for personal use, according to reports from Fox 5 Atlanta.

The questionable spending came to light when city employees identified unusual financial activities involving public funds and promptly alerted management and the city’s legal team. Williams testified that he did not intend to misuse city funds and later reimbursed the expenses. He attributed the confusion to the similarity between the city-issued card and his personal card, later exchanging the cards to prevent future mistakes.

Separately, allegations arose of Williams exchanging sexually suggestive messages and images with an 18-year-old male high school student. A police report clarified that Williams did not commit any criminal offenses, as the student was legally an adult under Georgia law. Nonetheless, police referred the issue for administrative review concerning possible policy and ethical issues, especially given the context of a city-connected mentorship program.

In response, Williams explained that he met the student before his term commenced and that their interactions occurred prior to his official oath-taking. He emphasized that the student did not participate in the city’s “Mayor for a Day” initiative, which he clarified was not a mentorship program.

Williams made history as Georgia’s youngest mayor while still a student at Clark Atlanta University. During the unfolding investigation, authorities stripped him of certain official privileges on July 17, though no criminal charges were filed related to his alleged actions.

Bonny Chu contributed reporting for Fox News Digital.