BUCYRUS — After battling through a recent health scare, Bucyrus Mayor Jeff Reser has announced his campaign to keep his role as mayor.
“Today I announce my candidacy for re-election for Mayor of the city of Bucyrus,” Reser said in a release announcing his candidacy. “I have been honored to serve as your Mayor since 2014, and I thank you for your support.”
Reser said he is in remission after battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2018 and feels ready to continue into his second full term as Bucyrus’ mayor.
Reser was appointed mayor in 2014 after the death of Roger Moore.
Some of the accomplishments Reser said he is most proud of “include the opening of our new Water Treatment plant as well as putting Bucyrus on a path to see a significant reduction in sewage overflows thereby protecting our wonderful natural resource, the Sandusky River. We have made improvements to our parks and opened a downtown venue for gathering – Schines Art Park.”
Reser also mentioned Bucyrus’ participation in Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel’s transparency initiative, OhioCheckbook.com.
“Citizens of Bucyrus are now able to see how every tax is spent,” Reser said. “We believe in total transparency in our local government.”
He said he also is looking forward to the upcoming city bicentennial.
“Together we approach our Bicentennial year of 2021 with optimism and hope, an unwavering hope in the spirit that has defined who we are as citizens of Bucyrus for 200 years,” he said. “Every generation faces special challenges and we pledge to continue to work together, to build a better Bucyrus for all, rich and poor, young and old.
“The theme of our second term will be Community Unity–working as one for the betterment of all citizens. I ask for your continued support in making Bucyrus one of America’s premier small towns.”
The complete letter to the citizens of Bucyrus may be read below.