Roger Johnson was the mayor of Thompson, IA, for eight years. He apparently was quite popular because Mayor Roger Johnson was re-elected to serve as mayor for this town of 502 people -- two days after he died.
The 85-year-old mayor died on Sunday, November 3rd, which was two days before the November 5tyh elections. His name obviously remained on the ballot. Johnson received 11 votes on Tuesday. KGAN reports that none of his rivals received more than 1 vote. Which is pretty sad for a town of 502.
Thompson's City Council is scheduled to meet next on Tuesday, November 12th. They are scheduled to discuss how they will replace their newly re-elected mayor. It is unclear at this time if they will appoint a new mayor or if they will plan a special election.
The 85-year-old mayor died on Sunday, November 3rd, which was two days before the November 5tyh elections. His name obviously remained on the ballot. Johnson received 11 votes on Tuesday. KGAN reports that none of his rivals received more than 1 vote. Which is pretty sad for a town of 502.
Thompson's City Council is scheduled to meet next on Tuesday, November 12th. They are scheduled to discuss how they will replace their newly re-elected mayor. It is unclear at this time if they will appoint a new mayor or if they will plan a special election.