HANCOCK, MI— The City of Hancock has a new mayor.
Kurt Rickard was the unanimous choice at a City Council special meeting Monday night. He has taken on Hancock’s mayoral duties since former mayor Paul LaBine left the council in July to be Houghton County prosecutor.
Lisa McKenzie was selected to replace Rickard as mayor pro tem.
Rickard says one of his priorities will be to figure out what to do with former Finlandia University properties. The council is meeting with Congressman Jack Bergman this week to discuss the issue.
Six people are candidates to fill the council seat left open by LaBine’s resignation. One will be selected at the council’s regular meeting Wednesday.
