Laurel mayor resigns citing health concerns while facing possible recall

By: Darrell Ehrlick

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: May 20, 2026

Words: 545

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Embattled Laurel Mayor David Waggoner has submitted his resignation as the leader of the city, effective at the end of the day Friday.

The news of Waggoner’s resignation came just before the city council meeting on Tuesday and just two days before the deadline of a recall petition effort by a group of citizens who said the mayor should be removed for ongoing health concerns as well as allegations that he kept Laurel residents in …

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