To the Editor:

The mayor’s post for the Village of Potsdam is up for election this November.

I would like to take this opportunity to announce that I will not be seeking another term as mayor, and to say thank you for the support I have received over these past years.

I became involved in village government ten years ago because of a strong belief that we should all do some community service. I am proud to report I have witnessed many Potsdam citizens who share a similar belief and who contribute their services in a wide variety of ways, big and small. We are truly blessed by our community.

After ten years in local government -- two on the Planning Board, four as a trustee, and now almost four as mayor -- it is probably time for me to turn the page.

This winter I will turn 62. My list of new things to try is still pretty long. A new chapter calls.

It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the citizens of Potsdam. I will be forever grateful for the wonderful support I have received from so many of you.

Thank you, and all my best wishes for the future of our great village.

Steve Yurgartis, Mayor

Village of Potsdam