‘Friendly City’ fall out: Creswell mayor resigns immediately, cites community reaction to equity initiative

Creswell mayor Richard Zettervall resigned on Sept. 30 after explosive talks around equity forced him from office.

CRESWELL —  Creswell mayor Richard Zettervall resigned effective immediately on Wednesday, Sept. 30, citing negativity and backlash from the community over the equity resolution conversations. His term was to expire at the end of this year, and he announced in a Chronicle guest editorial that he would not be seeking reelection.

“I now feel unable to represent the…