Earlier this week, Tyrone Mayor Patricia Stoner announced she will not seek re-election in the 2005 primary election and borough employees and council members are reacting to the news.
\nIn a press release dated Feb. 3, Stoner said, \u201cI will always remember gratefully, the support and encouragement given to me by the citizens of the Borough of Tyrone during my two terms as your mayor.\u201d
\nStoner went on to say, \u201cin my final year, I want to assure you that I will be no less enthusiastic about any options that come our way that would benefit our community.
\nThe mayor also said, \u201cI have been blessed with a magnificent borough council and that support made \u2018getting things done\u2019 possible.
\nIn her press release the mayor added, \u201cit is my fervent hope, and concern, that in the upcoming election, you, the borough voters, will consider retaining these dedicated council people who will be up for re-election.\u201d
\nBorough employees and council members were asked for their reaction to the mayor\u2019s decision.
\nCouncilman Bill Fink said, \u201cthat\u2019s her decision, I respect that, she deserves time with her family. She has done a good job. She\u2019s very energetic, probably the most active mayor we have ever had in Tyrone.\u201d
\nThe borough\u2019s secretary Kim Murray said she has been with the municipality for nine years and has worked with the mayor for the last several years.
\n\u201cI\u2019m very saddened,\u201d said Murray. \u201cShe\u2019s a wonderful person and she has got a lot done, she certainly will be missed.\u201d
\nCouncil member Virgie Werner said, \u201cI can appreciate the work she has done and wanting to retire given her health concerns. She has always been involved and has such an interest in the community. I\u2019m sure she will stay involved and when asked will offer input.
\nWerner also said it was her understanding the mayor did not plan to stay beyond two terms.
\nRecently appointed interim borough manager Sharon Dannaway said, \u201cpersonally, Pat will be deeply missed and by the people for the service she has provided to us. I have never know a person with such civic love for the borough and the people of the community that pat possesses.
\nAs for what the mayor plans to do after leaving office, she said she plans to spend more quality time with her family and to volunteer in community activities and organizations.
\nThe mayor concluded her statement by thanking her constituents for the privilege to serve as mayor for two terms. She also noted the confidence of Tyrone\u2019s citizens was \u201chumbling and gratifying.\u201d
\nStoner was first elected in 1997 and reelected in 2001.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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