Republic mayor says he'll leave post in July

4/22/2005

REPUBLIC, Ohio - Mayor Mike Cholodewitsch has announced he will step down July 1, leaving office less than halfway through his first term.

Mr. Cholodewitsch told Village Council he is moving out of town. Council President Lori Wise will fulfill the mayor's duties until the end of the year.

An election would be held in November to fill the remainder of Mr. Cholodewitsch's term.