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North Royalton Council accepts Ward 4 resignation, sets special meeting to appoint replacement
Summary
Council accepted President Mary Gorjanc’s resignation (effective May 7, 2026) and announced a public application process; resumes due May 28, 2026, with interviews May 29 and a special meeting immediately after to appoint a Ward 4 councilmember.
Mary Gorjanc’s resignation as Ward 4 representative was read into the record and accepted by the North Royalton City Council on May 19, 2026. The council recorded five yeas and one abstention (Gorjanc) on the motion to accept the resignation under Chapter 220 of the city’s Codified Ordinances.
The resignation was read aloud by Acting Clerk of Council Karin Foltzer; the notice said Gorjanc’s resignation was effective May 7, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Council announced that resumes for the Ward 4 vacancy will be accepted by the Council Office until 4:00 p.m. on May 28, 2026. The council scheduled a Special Work Session for May 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. to interview candidates and a Special Council Meeting immediately afterward to consider appointing a replacement.
City Charter eligibility rules were summarized for applicants: candidates must have been a resident and elector of the municipality for at least two years prior to election, and each ward councilmember must have lived in the ward at least one year prior to election and continue to reside there during the term. Council also noted statutory restrictions on holding other elected office or employment by the municipality and rules about conflicts of interest.
No vote was taken on a successor at the May 19 meeting; the next procedural steps are the May 29 interviews and possible appointment at the special meeting.
