NEWARK, Delaware (WPVI) -- The mayor of Newark, Delaware announced on Wednesday that he is stepping down from his position.
Mayor Stu Markham has been in office for just 16 months.
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He was sworn in as mayor in April 2022 and previously served as the councilperson for District 6 from 2006 until 2020, and was appointed to the Newark Reapportionment Committee in 2021.
He did not specify a reason for his decision.
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Markham's last day in office is expected to be on October 18.
A special election will be held in January.