WHITEHOUSE, Ohio — The mayor of Whitehouse, Donald Atkinson, resigned Thursday.
In a press release from the village, Atkinson's resignation letter reads as follows:
“The Village of Whitehouse, after serious consideration I am herby tendering my resignation as Mayor of Whitehouse. Serving the Village of Whitehouse has been one of the highlights of my life. Sincerely, Don Atkinson”
The reason for Atkinson's resignation is not given.
Rebecca Conklin Kleiboemer, the president of Whitehouse Village Council, will assume mayoral duties, according to the press release.
Atkinson was sworn into office as mayor on Jan. 5, 2016, according to the village's website. He had previously served on Whitehouse Village Council for four years.
Atkinson has served in many different positions in northwest Ohio over his decades-long career, according to his biography on the village website.
He is a retired captain in the Lucas County Sheriff's Office with over 44 years of law enforcement service. He also served on the Anthony Wayne Local Schools Board of Education for 20 years prior to his election to Whitehouse Village Council.
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