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NEW ULM — The New Ulm City Council accepted the resignation of Mayor Robert Beussman and began the process of selecting and appointing a person to fill the vacant position mayor position, Tuesday.
Beussman formally resigned as New Ulm’s Mayor on Thursday, April 15. In a letter to New Ulm citizens, Beussman said one of the reasons for his resignation was medical issues.
The council thanked Beussman for his years of service and presented him with a plaque during the meeting. Beussman received a standing ovation from those in attendance.
With the resignation of Beussman, the council appointed Council President Andrea Boettger as acting mayor effective April 21 until the council could appoint a successor. A vacancy was formally declared for the office of mayor before announcing the start of the selection process to appoint the new mayor.