GRANTSVILLE COUNCIL APPOINTS TEMPORARY MAYOR - Ambros "Jerry" Collins Will Serve

(08/18/2001)

Council appoints temporary mayor (L to R) P. Jane Wease, JoAnn Shock, Margurite Basnett, Jerry Collins and Peggy Cain

Grantsville's town council appointed councilman Ambros "Jerry" Collins to serve as temporary Mayor until the next regular meeting on September 4. The meeting was held Friday evening. Mayor Don Harris submitted his resignation earlier this week, citing conflict with the council. Harris said he would still be supportive of the council in their efforts to help the town. (SEE story on August 17)

Collins said a decision would be made on how to fill the position, with the possibility of a new election.