Shepherdstown Recorder Resigns Amid Mayor's Administration Change

Recorder resigns, citing exclusion from new mayor’s town hall changes

The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, February 4, 2025

By Erik Anderson

In a recent development concerning local governance, Chris Stroech, the recorder of Shepherdstown, resigned after just six months, citing a lack of cooperation and communication from the newly elected mayor, James Gatz. Stroech, who previously served two terms on the town council, expressed in his resignation letter that the mayor's actions undermined his ability to fulfill his duties effectively. This change in leadership marks a significant shift in the town's administration and reflects a broader narrative of change that Gatz campaigned for during the last election, which saw the ousting of longtime mayor Jim Auxer.

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