Petition signing available for mayoral election

With Mayor Tom Ross stepping down, the question now is how his replacement should be chosen. By law, voters have 15 days from his resignation to petition for a special election. If enough signatures are gathered, the city would hold an election—though not until later this summer and at a cost of more than $20,000. Without a petition, the city council will appoint one of its own to serve as mayor. Petitions are available today at The Spot and Saturday at Broadway Bean & Bagel. Jill Schramm with the Minot Daily News has the full story.