MAYOR RESIGNS

Mayor Resigns After Being Arrested For Alledgedly Offering Cash And Cocaine
For Sex To Undercover Officer.

The mayor of Folsom, California, has resigned in the wake of his recent
arrest in a prostitution sting. City officials confirmed the resignation of
Everett Reginald Drew, who police arrested on Thursday in neighboring
Sacramento. Police said the 57-yr.old Mr. Drew offered cash and rock
cocaine to an undercover female officer in exchange for sex. He was
released from jail on Friday on $5,000.(US) bail after being booked on five
felony and misdemeanor prostitution and drug counts. Prosecutors have yet
to decide whether to charge him. As he left jail, Mr. Drew said: "Until
we're through the judicial process, I can't comment." Drew was elected in
1996 by the city of Folsom in eastern Sacramento County, known mainly for
its sprawling state prison made famous in Johnny Cash's Folsom Prison
Blues. Mr. Drew is also a manager with the state Prison Industry Authority.