Proehl (seated, far left) gets a standing ovation in his last council session.
Chillicothe Council said farewell to long-term member Dustin Proehl, after his recent health concerns. His is the third resignation in three months, just as two appointees have taken their seats.
Proehl had a heart attack a few months ago, and said he wanted to spend more time with his family – including one daughter whom he pointed out had not been born yet when he started his council career.
He gave a six-and-a-half minute impromptu farewell speech on April 28th – hear him in his own word in the below video.
His Ross County Democratic Party will choose Proehl’s successor soon.
Find the video in the article on the Scioto Post. Also learn about Mayor Luke Feeney's briefing to council.
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