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Mayor Bill Swartz resigns; commission accepts and discusses procedure to fill seat
Summary
The City of Stamping Ground commission accepted Mayor Bill Swartz’s resignation and discussed next steps and legal procedure for filling the vacancy; the commission also accepted two clerk resignations and set transition dates.
Mayor Bill Swartz’s resignation was read and accepted by the City of Stamping Ground commission during its March 25, 2025 meeting at City Hall.
Mayor Pro Tem Dale Perry read the mayor’s resignation and, after a motion to accept, the commission voted to approve the resignation. The acceptance followed similar approvals earlier in the meeting of two other personnel departures: Assistant City Clerk Michelle Randolph’s resignation was read and accepted, and City Clerk Reda Conn’s resignation—stating her last day would be May 16, 2025—was also accepted.
Attorney Joe Hoffman joined commissioners in discussing the proper procedure to fill the mayoral seat after Swartz’s resignation. The commission did not announce a final replacement method or timetable during the meeting; the attorney outlined procedural considerations the commission must follow under state law and local rules before a permanent appointment can be made.
The personnel changes were recorded by motion during the regular meeting and reflected in the minutes for follow-up and administrative action. The commission also noted upcoming transition logistics for the clerk’s office and agreed to address staffing and interim duties in future meetings.
The commission approved all resignation-related motions during the meeting; procedural next steps for filling the mayor’s seat will be set at a subsequent meeting or by the commission after consultation with the city attorney.
