Struthers Treasurer Constance Shaffer resigns

STRUTHERS — City Treasurer Constance Shaffer has resigned after serving about 18 months of her first four-year term in the office, effective July 1.

In a letter addressed to Struthers residents, Shaffer, who is also executive director of the Youngstown YWCA, cited “additional personal and professional challenges and responsibilities” as her reasons for leaving.

Mayor Terry Stocker said the Mahoning County Democratic Party will have first chance to replace Shaffer. If the party fails to pick her replacement, the task would fall to the state legislature.

In her letter, Shaffer thanked the citizens of Struthers “for the opportunity to serve our community. It is an experience of a lifetime.”

She urged others to run for election and get an inside view of government at work. Most of all, she said she wished to thank the men and women with whom she worked as city treasurer. “Each cares for our city and does their best every day to bring value to our town.”

Shaffer also offered to help during the month of July the new appointee make the transition in assuming the responsibilities of the office. Shaffer was elected in the November 2005 general election and took office in January 2006.