Mayor feels ‘vindicated’ after investigation finds no intentional wrongdoing

Woodhaven Mayor Patricia Odette said she feels “vindicated” after an independent investigation into misconduct allegations found no evidence of intentional wrongdoing, findings that were revealed during a City Council meeting Tuesday evening. The allegations were brought forward by City Administrator Jeff Harris, who previously told Local 4 they involved potential misuse of city funds and resources. Odette requested an investigation into herself back in April. She submitted a resignation letter to the City Council on April 2, saying she planned to step down effective May 1, then later withdrew it. In a previous interview, Odette said she initially.