Trustee Don Ford Resigns from Shorewood Village Board

Trustee Don Ford has resigned from the Shorewood Village Board after an "unexpected relocation out of state.”

Ford was elected to the board two years ago; his term expires next April. His resignation is effective May 1. 

Ford said his relocation is related to his wife’s career, in a letter to the board and village manager. Trustees said Monday he has relocated to the Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN area.

"I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience on the Village Board," he said in the letter. "It has been an honor to serve with such a thoughtful hardworking group of Trustees. I will miss all of you and this vibrant community."

Village Attorney Ray Pollen said Monday there are three options the Village Board can choose to fill Ford’s seat.

The board can either leave the seat vacant until next spring’s election, appoint someone to fill the seat through whatever process the board wants or hold a special election in the fall. The board also could choose to fill the position now and hold a special election in November.

Trustees Thad Nation, Tammy Bockhorst and Michael Maher volunteered to head up an Ad-Hoc Committee to look at what option the board would like to pursue, and outline guidelines for the chosen process.

In 2011, the Village Board chose to appoint a new member, after Margaret Hickey resigned, leaving her seat vacant.