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Council accepts mayor's resignation; Mayor Pro-Tem to continue through election
Summary
Council accepted Mayor Greg Wright's November resignation and voted to have Joe Zak continue as Mayor Pro-Tem with his council vote intact until the next election in November.
The Stratford City Council voted to accept the formal resignation of Mayor Greg Wright from the Nov. 25, 2025 meeting and to leave Joe Zak in place as Mayor Pro-Tem through the next election. The City Manager presented two options — appoint a new mayor (a mayor would vote only in case of a tie) or keep the Mayor Pro-Tem in place, retaining his regular vote.
Tommy Bogart explained the implications: "as Mayor Pro Tem, Joe would retain his council vote, whereas bringing in a third party as mayor would mean that person would only vote in case of a tie." Councilmember Brad Reed moved for Joe Zak to continue as Mayor Pro-Tem until the next election; Ray Lermon seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The minutes include a signature block showing Joe Zak as Mayor Pro-Tem and Kathy Rendon attesting as City Secretary. The council did not appoint a separate mayor at this meeting and left the seat vacant until the election cycle.
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