The mayor was found dead in his home that morning . He said Springfield was ` ` stunned '' by the news . He had been ordered into custody in an estate lawsuit . The city 's administrative staff remains intact , and `` If they had to sign anything , I can sign it , '' he said . The IRS had also placed a lien on his home for unpaid taxes .
The mayor was found dead in his home that morning . He said Springfield was ` ` stunned '' by the news . He had been ordered into custody in an estate lawsuit . The IRS had also placed a lien on his home for unpaid taxes .