By Benjamin Wood, Deseret News

Published: Tuesday, June 26 2012 2:59 p.m. MDT

CEDAR HILLS — Expressing his love for the community, Cedar Hills Mayor Eric Richardson resigned his position on Sunday in a prepared statement from the city.

The motivation behind Richardson’s resignation was not explained in the statement, but his decision comes in the midst of criticism by a vocal coalition of Cedar Hills residents over his management of city finances.

Richardson was also named in an unrelated federal complaint in May, in which he and a partner are accused of soliciting $2 million in fraudulent investments….

…  For months, the group Cedar Hills Citizens for Responsible Government has campaigned for the removal of Richardson as mayor….

… Ken Cromar, who has led the coalition’s public records requests, said Richardson’s resignation is a victory, but an audit and investigation are still necessary to find the “bottom of the barrel.”

“It absolutely vindicates our long-standing efforts which have been ridiculed,” he said. “There’s clearly something going on behind the scenes.”

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Mayor of Cedar Hills resigns

Embattled Cedar Hills Mayor Eric Richardson resigned Monday, effective immediately.

Richardson, who has been mayor since 2010, gave no reason for his decision in a letter to city officials.

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Cedar Hills mayor announces resignation

Barbara Christiansen – Daily Herald

CEDAR HILLS — Cedar Hills Mayor Eric Richardson resigned his position on Monday. There was no reason specified in a press release from the city.

Richardson served as mayor since 2010 and had previously been on the planning commission and the city council. Earlier this month the Utah State Records Committee ordered that Cedar Hills comply with a public records request for the release of emails between council members for the past year.

The Daily Herald attempted to contact Richardson but was unsuccessful.

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