Hucknall MP says Zadrozny resigning 'does not wipe the slate clean'
Hucknall MP Michelle Welsh says Jason Zadrozny’s resignation as an Ashfield councillor does not mean he can just walk away from an ongoing investigations or controversy.
Zadrozny has announced he is stepping down with immediate effect as a district councillor after he resigned as both council leader and Ashfield Independents leader last month having been found guilty of fraud and tax evasion.
He will be sentenced for that later this month.
Ms Welsh (Lab), who has called for a police investigation into allegations surrounding Ashfield Council, said: “Let me be clear Jason Zadrozny’s resignation does not wipe the slate clean.
“It does not erase his behaviour, undo his decisions or remove the need for accountability.
“The suggestion that this ends the controversy is wrong.
"His conduct and the decisions taken under his leadership will still be fully scrutinised as part of the Government’s investigation.
“Residents deserve answers.
"His resignation will not stop officials demanding them.
“He can resign from the council, but he cannot resign from responsibility for his behaviour and the decisions he made.”