SHARON Mayor Robert T. Price withdraws candidacy

He said his greatest accomplishment was development of the Sharon City Center .
By VIRGINIA ROSS
VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
SHARON, Pa. -- Mayor Robert T. Price says that for more than 25 years, he's worked 12- to 14-hour days to make the city a comfortable, clean, safe place to live.
But earlier this week the mayor announced he is withdrawing his candidacy for re-election in November because of health concerns.
"I'm used to working long days," he said. "That's what's expected, what I expect in myself. But I can't do that anymore, and that's not fair to the people I work for," he said.
Accident: Price, 63, who will finish his sixth term in December, was first elected mayor in 1977. Recently he learned he has a number of herniated discs in his neck caused by a car accident in December. He said he's learned he has other health problems, and though they're not life-threatening, they are cause for concern.
"I just can't do the job the way I used to, the way I would want to continue doing it," he said. "Being mayor is more than a full-time job."
Before becoming mayor, Price worked in the advertising department of the Sharon Herald. He also served as city council president from 1975 to 1977.
Price said he can't recall a time he didn't want to be mayor.
Accomplishments: He said his greatest accomplishment was the development of the Sharon City Center his first term in office.
"There were so many good times," he said. "So many accomplishments. I don't recall any negative. I've always loved it. I'll miss it."