Mayor Plans to Leave Macungie for Virginia

Macungie Mayor Rick Hoffman plans to head for the hills this summer. If all goes well, it will be the hills and valleys of Virginia to be more precise.

Hoffman and his wife have accepted an offer on their home in the borough and the official closing date is set for the end of June, according to the mayor. As a result, he says he will resign his office on June 28, which should be his last official day as a Macungie Borough resident, "and not a day sooner."

Hoffman's term as mayor doesn't expire until the end of the year. It's not yet known if council will appoint an interim successor.

Gary Cordner, a Democrat, is the only mayoral candidate on the ballot. Any opponents would have to run as write-in candidates.

Hoffman, whose tenure as mayor has been steeped in controversy, sat down with Patch on Monday afternoon. Hoffman was joined by his wife Sue during the interview.

Check back on Lower Macungie Patch all week for more from the Patch interview with Macungie Mayor Rick Hoffman. The mayor spoke about his upcoming move, his time as mayor and shared some parting words for his constitutents.