A letter of resignation was received from Mayor Novak Tuesday morning and on Wednesday the City Clerk's Office acknowledged receipt of the letter and informed City Council members.
Clerk Kirkpatrick also notified Council President Theresa Westfall that she is now the Acting Mayor of Peru.
Acting Mayor Westfall has called for a special session of the Peru City Council for Monday, June 22nd, at 6:00pm to formally accept Mayor Novak’s resignation.
An attempt to recall Novak launched in October of 2025 failed, falling three votes short of the required number to place the recall on the ballot.
Novak has served as Mayor of Peru since November, 2024.
Further inquiries, may be made by contacting the City Clerk’s office via email or via phone during business hours.
