Manitou Springs councilwoman Susan Wolbrueck resigns

MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Manitou Springs city councilwoman Susan Wolbrueck has resigned from her council position, according to a city spokesperson.

Wolbrueck did not attend Tuesday night's city council meeting. A message to Mayor John Graham from Wolbrueck obtained by KRDO says she resigned due to a death in her family. She said she no longer has the time to appropriately serve.

"I do not feel that I will be able to continue to be as engaged as is necessary to be a city council representative," Wolbrueck said in her message.

Wolbrueck represented Ward 1 in Manitou Springs. Her term was set to expire on January 4, 2022.

The city of Manitou Springs currently has the Ward 1 District seat listed as vacant on the city website. According to the city, any residents of Manitou Springs interested in serving should fill out an application here.

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