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Lincoln Mayor Seth Goodman resigns
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 [June 06, 2020]
To the citizens of Lincoln, Illinois
It has been my pleasure to serve as your
Mayor for the past 3+ years. When I randomly decided one day
en route to St. Louis with a friend that I was going to run
for Mayor of the City of Lincoln, Illinois, never did I ever
envision myself actually winning and having the privilege to
serve the City that I was born and raised within.
The late Fuzz Werth gave me the initial
idea – and I decided to take it and run with it. I have not
only met countless new people that I have formed lifelong
friendships with, but I have also learned so incredibly much
with regards to politics on the local level and have
acquired many skills that I will carry with me for the rest
of my life.
Given the fact that I was born and raised and
also own a business within this community, it was natural
for me to want to serve in an effort to better our town. I
have always taken great pride in my hometown – that will
never change.
The weight of this job within the past few
months has become too much for me to handle. I have to
remember myself, the business that I have worked so hard to
acquire/build, and that you have every right to draw the
line for your health and your sanity.
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I am not a quitter, and this decision has not
weighed lightly on me by any means. I made a commitment to
this community to faithfully serve them, and even though I
feel as though I am letting you down, I can honestly say
that I gave it my all over the past three years.
To the alderman, City officials, department
heads, etc. that I have had the privilege to serve alongside
during my term – thank you – for the constant guidance and
insight as well as for always being there for me when
needed. I appreciate you all more than words and actions can
ever say and/or express.
With this being said, as of today’s date, I
am tendering my resignation as the Mayor for the City of
Lincoln, Illinois. I thank you all for allowing me to serve
you and yours. It has truly been my honor – and you can bet
that I will continue to invest and be involved within the
community for decades to come.
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