Austintown Township fiscal officer resigns, citing personal reasons

Austintown Township fiscal officer resigns, citing personal reasons

By Elise Franco

Efranco@vindy.com

Austintown

Township trustees have one month to find a new fiscal officer.

Michael Kurish tendered his resignation letter to the township Thursday, citing personal reasons for the decision to leave his post as fiscal officer after 16 years.

“Today I find myself facing personal challenges that require me to remove myself from service,” he said in his letter. “Matters of one’s faith and family must take precedent over individual desires.

“I simply cannot continue to serve until these matters are resolved.”

Kurish declined additional comment.

Trustee Jim Davis said Kurish stepping down is a loss to the township.

“Mike was an asset to the community, and his knowledge and expertise will be deeply missed,” he said. “We commend him for the job he’s done. He’s kept Austintown on budget, and he’s been responsible for clean audits year after year.

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