Estherville, Iowa — A northwest Iowa mayor who was re-elected in Tuesday’s election has announced he’ll resign later this month.
Estherville Mayor Joseph May announced at Monday’s Estherville City Council meeting that he has accepted a new job in ministry, at a health care system based in Richmond, Virginia.
May moved to Estherville seven years ago. He was elected mayor in 2019.
May is an Army veteran who holds degrees in theology and pastoral ministry. He’s been the director of mission for the Holy Family Hospital in Estherville since 2016. He plans to preside over the next two Estherville City Council meetings before leaving for his new job in December.
Estherville’s City Administrator says May’s resignation will give the city council the option of filling the position by appointment or holding a special election.
