WARREN One of the three finalists for the director’s job at Trumbull County’s 911 Center has dropped out of the running after completing her interview w
MANTUA, Box Elder County The mayor of the small Box Elder County town of Mantua resigned Tuesday amid ongoing controversy over the town s police department and a budget shortfall. I have enjoyed serving my fellow citizens and the friendships I have made, Mayor Michael Johnson said in a letter of resignation posted to the town s Facebook page. My hope is that the divisiveness in the town will now stop and healing will begin, and Mantua will once again become the great town we moved into many years ago.
Johnson s resignation was effective as of 1 p.m. Monday. He didn t give a reason for his resignation in the letter.
The Mantua Police Department is without a police chief after being awarded small-town Police Chief of the Year by the Utah Chiefs of Police Association.
Michael Castro has been terminated as police chief after being asked to resign, and two other part-time officers resigned following Castroâs departure.
Mantua Mayor Michael Johnson responded to request for comment in an email: âAt this time, we have been advised by legal counsel to not issue any more statements regarding this issue. I am certain our attorney will give you the same reply. The only statement available at this time is that the Town of Mantua has terminated the employment of Michael Castro.â