Lordstown mayor won’t seek re-election

LORDSTOWN

Michael Chaffee, Lordstown mayor for the last seven years, will not seek re-election as mayor this year but will instead run for one of the six at-large council positions.

Chaffee, who will complete his second four-year term as mayor Dec. 31, 2011, said he’ll file nominating petitions by the Feb. 2 deadline run for council.

Chaffee said he feels like 12 years as mayor would be too long, but he still wants to “stay involved,” adding “I’d like to grow on what we’ve built.”

Over his seven years as mayor, Chaffee said he’s proud of the relationship he’s had with the township’s largest employer, General Motors, including the workforce and officials in Detroit.