By Neil Doyle

Leaders in Pontiac discussed possible replacements for Mayor Bob Russell at the city council meeting this week.

Russell announced his resignation July 1st, giving the council 60 days to name a new mayor. According to published reports, several possible candidates were discussed in executive session before the regular meeting, and then at length at the end of the meeting. A new mayor will need to be named by August 29th.

Other items discussed during the executive session included personnel issues, a collective negotiating matter and the setting of a price for the sale or lease of city-owned property.

Russell also recognized Pontiac Township High School graduate Kiara Price for her creation of the “Sauce Boss.” Price was named a top innovator of the year for her creation. A sign recognizing Price’s achievement will be placed on the edge of the city.