Cleveland Airport Manager Resigns After Investigation Into City Car Use

Dina Wilson, a manager at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, resigned effective immediately following an I-Team investigation revealing her use of a take-home city car while living 70 miles away, despite never being called in after-hours during the previous year.

The investigation found that Wilson, who served as a manager over Airport Operations, Public Safety and Human Resources, put 39,000 miles on the city car last year while living about 70 miles away from the airport.

Wilson defended herself, stating that she was on 24/7 call, but the I-Team questioned the necessity of the take-home car given that she was not required to come in after-hours during the past year.

Wilson's boss, Bryant Francis, the airport's director, did not comment on the individual case but later sent an email to staff members announcing Wilson's resignation. Francis appreciated Wilson's assistance and wished her well.

Why this matters: The resignation comes amid a broader investigation into the use of city cars by officials. The city is conducting an overall review of take-home cars, and some council members want the policy changed to ensure responsible use of taxpayer-funded resources.

The I-Team has been investigating the use of city cars, prompting the ongoing review and potential policy changes. As the city examines the take-home car policy, Wilson's case serves as an example of the scrutiny being applied to officials' use of these vehicles. "Dina Wilson, a manager at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, resigned effective immediately following an I-Team investigation revealing her use of a take-home city car while living 70 miles away, despite never being called in after-hours during the previous year," the investigation found.

Key Takeaways

• Airport manager Dina Wilson resigned after an I-Team investigation into her take-home city car
• Wilson lived 70 miles from the airport but drove 39,000 miles on city car in a year
• Wilson claimed 24/7 on-call status but was not required to come in after-hours
• The airport director appreciated Wilson's assistance but did not comment on individual case
• City reviewing take-home car policy amid broader investigation into officials' use of city cars