Mayor Wayne Dobos of Leechburg died on Wednesday. He was recognized for being a persistent champion for his borough and a driving force behind numerous projects.
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According to Council President Tom Foster, he was notified of the death by Dobos’ wife and the cause of death was an undisclosed illness.
Dobos was elected to the Leechburg City Council in 2015 and was appointed mayor in July 2017, following Shawn Lerch’s resignation.
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Dobos, who had previously run for mayor in that year’s election, was elected in November 2017. After running unopposed, he was re-elected in November.
The Hometown Hero Banner program, a gravel boat launch in Riverfront Park, and a 2018 borough campaign dubbed “Beautify Leechburg: Polish the Jewel” were all spearheaded by Dobos in Leechburg.
He helped Armstrong County secure more than $100,000 in grant cash to demolish many derelict and condemned structures.
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