RATHDRUM, Idaho — Rathdrum Mayor Mike Hill has resigned, effective immediately, according to a resignation letter sent Sunday evening.
“Please accept this email as formal notice of my resignation from my position as Mayor of the City of Rathdrum, effective immediately,” Hill wrote in an email to city officials. “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the residents of Rathdrum and appreciate the trust placed in me during my time in office.”
The resignation comes as the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office investigates a reported domestic battery incident involving Hill.
According to a press release, deputies were called in on Saturday, May 2, after the Rathdrum Police Department requested an outside agency respond, citing a potential conflict of interest.
When deputies arrived, they learned Hill was involved in the incident. The sheriff’s office says the investigation is ongoing and has not released additional details.
Idaho News 6 will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
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