Town of Fort Myers Beach Councilman Jim Atterholt, who was one year into his four-year term in office will resign his seat at the end of the year. The Town of Fort Myers Beach made the announcement in a press release today.
Atterholt was first elected to a four-year term in 2020 and was named Vice Mayor in 2022 by his fellow councilmembers. Earlier this year, Atterholt said he would not seek to keep his status as Vice Mayor.
Atterholt was formerly Chief of Staff to Indiana Governor Mike Pence and was the former State of Indiana Insurance Commissioner. He had also worked as a legislative aide in the U.S. Congress.
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