Bunceton mayor resigns, council looks for replacement

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The mayor of a Cooper County town resigned from his position on Tuesday.

The City of Bunceton shared on its social media on Wednesday that Mayor Justin Hein resigned after 15 years as mayor. The city did not share why Hein decided to step down.

Information from the Cooper County Clerk’s website shows that Hein won reelection on April 7 with nine write-in votes.

The city wrote on its social media that anyone looking to become the next mayor should either call city hall or speak to a current council member. Its next City Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 9.