Rockaway Beach Mayor Rex Wood has resigned, just as individuals can file to run in the April election.
In a statement, Wood said he needed to resign in order to care for his family business in Oklahoma.
According to Mayor Pro Tem Jim Harriger, a special meeting will take place in the near future to discuss the position. Until then, as mayor pro tem, Harriger will ulfill the mayorâs duties.
âThe process in a fourth class city is, a special meeting is called for the aldermen, nominations are taken and a new mayor is appointed by the aldermen,â said Harriger. âThen we have an election coming up on April 6. I have not yet filed my paperwork, but it is on my desk being worked on to run. If the city would so choose, I would serve as the elected mayor.â