Marion Town Supervisor Summer Johnson has announced she will not run for re-election in the upcoming November vote.
In a post on Facebook, Johnson described the decision as difficult, reflecting on her time as supervisor as one of her “greatest honors.” She noted, however, that her tenure was not without challenges. (see below)
“I have experienced first-hand the difficulties of working within governing practices that too often are siloed, limit collaboration, discourage out-of-the-box thinking, and restrict new community involvement,” Johnson wrote. She also cited “unprofessional conduct and bullying that undermine healthy dialogue, mutual respect, and the teamwork necessary for effective governance” as obstacles during her service.
Johnson will remain in office until her term concludes, at which point a newly elected supervisor will take over leadership of the town.
