Fred Rodabaugh, Bluffton mayor, announced that he will not seek re-election in 2011. His announcement was made at the first council meeting of the year.
"I will not run - my position is open," he said. Rodabaugh has served the village for over a quarter of a century as a council member or mayor. Four years ago he ran unopposed for the mayoral spot.
Persons interested in being on a Democrat or Republican party mayoral ballot in the May Ohio primary have until Feb. 2 to file petitions. Rodabaugh had served as mayor as a Republican.