MAYOR KNIGHT QUITS EARLY - Reportedly Angered Because Of Defeat

(06/13/2001)
Grantsville Mayor Gary Knight resigned his position shortly after he learned of his defeat in Tuesday's election. Knight reportedly was angered because Donald Harris defeated him by a two-to-one margin, and tossed in the towel two weeks early. Mayor Don Harris will take office on July 1st.

In a one sentence statement, he wrote "To whom it may concern, I hereby tender my resignation as of midnight, Tuesday, June 12, 2001."

Grantsville's town council will meet in emergency session Thursday evening to appoint an interim mayor.