Longtime Vandalia Mayor Gottman Won't Seek Re-Election

Longtime Vandalia mayor Ricky Gottman has announced that he will not be seeking re-election.

Gottman's term ends in 2025. He will be completing six terms as mayor, following two terms as an alderman; a total of 32 years in office.

Gottman said, "It has been the honor of my life to have served this city. In my heart, I feel that working with members of this community, state officials and many past City Council members, that we have made a positive impact on Vandalia and that it is a better place because of our combined efforts. I wish the newly-elected mayor and aldermen the best of luck in the future to help continue to move Vandalia forward."