(KLZA)--Tecumseh Mayor Bill Montz has announced his plans to resign.

According to the Tecumseh Chieftan, Montz announced Monday morning that May 31st would be his last day in office. Montz has served as Mayor of Tecumseh for 17 years.

In his letter of resignation, Montz cited his investments in rental businesses and operation of the Montz Motorcycle Museum and his duties as Mayor had him overloaded.

Tecumseh Council President Jesse Grof will be the new Mayor of Tecumseh. He will be sworn in during the June 3, Council meeting and a vacancy will be declared in Ward II.