ST. MARYS, OH (WLIO) - The mayor of St. Marys has announced he will not be seeking re-election.
Patrick McGowan will be leaving office when his term finishes at the end of this year. He was first elected to the position in 2012 and since then his administration has seen many positive developments in St. Marys, such as the construction of the new pedestrian bridge over U.S. Route 33, the current construction of a new municipal building, a new water plant, updating the city's electrical grid, and more. McGowan says he is ready to offer his support and guidance to the next mayor of St. Marys. The voters will get the chance to elect a new mayor this year.
Press Release from Mayor Patrick McGowan: I am announcing today that I will not be seeking re-election as Mayor of the City of St. Marys. It has been a great honor to serve the citizens of St. Marys for these past twelve years and thank you for supporting me in the many endeavors to guide the City of St. Marys into the 21st century. My administration has enjoyed many successes including: refurbishing and updating the electrical grid, new water plant, U.S. 33 pedestrian bridge, new municipal building, Ohio Army National Guard Monument, Miami and Erie Canal Treatment Train, installing new automated hardware and software to better serve and inform our citizens, splash pad, new municipal pool house, and many more that could not be completed due to time and funding. I want to thank the city workforce for their dedication in making St. Marys a great place in which to live and work. I will stand ready to support and lend a helping hand to the next St. Marys mayor.
