GIBBON, Neb. (Mary Chvatal, News Channel Nebraska) -Leon Stall is resigning as the mayor of Gibbon following a recall effort.

Locals formed a committee in September and launched a petition drive to unseat Stall. Circulators had 30 days to collect 240 signatures, which represented 35% of the number of voters who participated in the last mayoral election.

By the end of the 30 days, Stall stated the effort received dozens more signatures than required to send it to a recall election.

The Buffalo County Election Commissioner confirmed the election date is set for January 13. Instead of face recall, Stall decided to resign.

Stall’s post stated, “Gibbon is well-positioned to move forward under the leadership of incoming Mayor Clevenger and City Administrator Smallcomb. I hope the community u

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