WAHPETON, N.D. (KFGO) - Battling cancer, Wahpeton Mayor Meryl Hansey has resigned.
The 81-year-old Hansey stepped away from the post due to his illness in June. Hansey served as a city council member for decades before elected as mayor three years ago. Council President Steve Dale has been acting mayor since June.
City residents have 15 days to file a petition calling for a special election. If no one files, the council may appoint one of its own members to fill out Hansey's term, which expires next June.