Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron has resigned effective immediately. As of today, Deputy Mayor Krista Fitzsimons will assume his mayoral responsibilities for the city.
“It is with deep sadness - yet great hope - for the continued prosperity of Wildwood, that I resign as Mayor of the City of Wildwood, NJ." the mayor said in a statement Thursday.
Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron, Commissioner Steve Mikulski, and former Mayor Ernie Troiano have been re-indicted on charges related to health benefits fraud.