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Swisher Mayor Julie Persons resigns effective Nov. 12; Mayor Pro‑Tem Michael Stagg to assume duties
Summary
Mayor Julie Persons submitted a resignation effective 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 12, 2024; with no applicants to fill the vacancy, Mayor Pro‑Tem Michael Stagg will assume mayoral duties until an appointment is made or the next election.
Mayor Julie Persons submitted her resignation from the Swisher City Council, effective 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 12, 2024, and the council voted to accept it.
The council approved the resignation by motion of Kody Pudil, seconded by Curt Cline, with all members present voting in favor. Council member Adam Roeder was absent.
With no applications received to fill the upcoming vacancy, the council announced that Mayor Pro‑Tem Michael Stagg will assume the duties of mayor until an appointment is made or the next election, the minutes state.
The resignation and transition arose during routine agenda business. Mayor Persons and City Clerk Shelley Annis noted the procedural steps required to effect the change and to notify relevant county and state officials, according to the minutes.
Next steps indicated in the minutes are (1) official effective time of the resignation at 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 12, 2024; (2) Mayor Pro‑Tem Stagg assuming mayoral duties immediately thereafter; and (3) the council remaining open to appointment should an application be submitted before the next election.
