Maybe, maybe not. This story may not be as simple as it sounds. Another thread on FR yesterday addressed it in more detail.
I read they deleted hard drives and shredded files on their way out the door.
I suspect this exodus had less to do with the new Republican mayor's race or gender and more to do with these officials feathering their own nests for 37 years under the previous Democrat mayor.
From yesterday’s article, she’s a Republican and the police may be scattering because of some scandals.
Can’t post the link on my old “smart” phone, but a search on Parma brings it up.
The new mayor is a Republican, apparently. Assumptions/knee-jerk reactions need to be checked.