City Treasurer John Campbell, who resigned Thursday morning following allegations that he stole from a charity unaffiliated with city government, at his swearing-in ceremony in January of 2012.
As provided by John Campbell via email Thursday afternoon:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
John Campbell’s Statement on the Charges Filed Against Him
Harrisburg, PA (August 28, 2014) — In light of the recent charges filed against me, I have surrendered myself to the Dauphin County District Attorney’s office and the Harrisburg Bureau of Police. I appreciate both agencies’ willingness to accept my cooperation.
I have also resigned my position as Harrisburg City Treasurer. While the charges have nothing to do with the Office of Treasury, it is in the best interest of everyone involved, most especially the public, that I step down.
I respect and value that Mayor Eric Papenfuse has called for an independent audit of the Treasury’s business. I agree that is the action that should be taken, and I think it’s necessary to give the public absolute evidence that I did no wrong doing in my position as City Treasurer.
Undoubtedly, there will be more I have to say about the charges against me and my work as Executive Director of the Historic Harrisburg Association. For now, though, I ask that all media inquiries on this matter be directed to my attorney, Adam Klein, Esquire of the law firm Smigel, Anderson and Sacks.
