Will Clearwater need special election to replace Mayor Frank Hibbard?

Former Clearwater Mayor Frank Hibbard talks abrupt resignation, his hopes for city’s future

It was the moment that surprised everyone on Monday – Clearwater Mayor Frank Hibbard abruptly resigning in the middle of a budget workshop.

Will Clearwater need special election to replace Mayor Frank Hibbard?

CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — Clearwater Mayor Frank Hibbard shocked his council Monday morning after announcing his resignation in the middle of a special budget work session. “This is probably one of the toughest things I’ve ever done in my entire life, but I know it’s right because I’m not a quitter,” Hibbard said. “But I’m not the right leader for the council anymore.” 18 arrested in St. Petersburg human trafficking sting: police The ann…

Former Clearwater Mayor Frank Hibbard following his resignation: "The show will go on"

One day after he quit, 10 Tampa Bay's Malique Rankin spoke with Hibbard just before he was on his way to meet the city attorney to discuss his resignation.

Clearwater Mayor Frank Hibbard resigns suddenly amid frustration

CLEARWATER — Less than one hour into the City Council’s budget workshop the morning of March 20, Mayor Frank Hibbard said he was concerned about the direction his colleagues were taking the city, packed his briefcase and resigned from the…