Tergin’s term as Jefferson City mayor comes close to end

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

Jefferson City is saying goodbye to its mayor, Carrie Tergin as she finishes the end of her term.

Tergin was unable to run in the April 4 election because of term limits. She was elected in 2015 and served two consecutive terms. The mayor is elected for four years, with an eight-year consecutive term limit. A full four-year mayoral term must pass before they are eligible to serve as mayor again.

Ron Fitzwater was elected to take her place during the April 4 election.

Before becoming mayor, Tergin served on the council for the fourth ward for six years.

Her last City Council meeting will be Monday.