By Pat Culverhouse

Robert Smart has been appointed to fill the vacancy as Mayor of Sibley created by the death last week of the town’s long-time mayor, Jimmy Williams.

Smart, who has been Mayor Pro Tempore, received unanimous approval from the Sibley Town Council during a special meeting Monday morning. 

Following the appointment Smart officially resigned his position as alderman, creating a vacancy on the council. That vacancy reportedly will be filled on an interim basis at the council’s next regular meeting if proper paperwork has been filed.

Election for Sibley’s administrators is scheduled for November.

“I would like to say thank you to the Sibley Town Council for having the trust in me to fill the Mayor’s position. I’m looking forward to completing the plans, with the support of the council, that Mayor Williams had in motion,” Smart said.  “It was his desire to see Sibley grow and we will work diligently to make that happen. I take great pride in our town and it is an honor to serve the people of Sibley.”