MOUNT VERNON — Four months after being sworn in as city auditor, Paul Mayville announced he is resigning from the position.
Friday, Feb. 14, will be his last day.
Mayville notified city officials on Friday that he would not seek election to the position but would be available until the city found a replacement — or he found other employment.
On Tuesday, Mayville notified the city that he found other employment and will leave on Feb. 14.
“It wasn’t an easy decision,” Mayville told Knox Pages Tuesday afternoon. “I will assist whoever comes into the office as best I can.”
Mayville said his new position enables him to use his investment and financial advisor skills.
“I’m proud of the progress we’ve made in the office over the last few months,” he said.
Mayville said he was fortunate to rely on two excellent staff members, Amberly Frye and Emily Vandebrake, in the office when he took the position last September.
“Now the office is fully staffed with four people who are really good,” he said. “They will really benefit the city.”
In his resignation email, Mayville wrote, “The issues with this office go far deeper than anything I had anticipated and beyond my skills and experience.”
He recommended his replacement have a strong accounting background, preferably in governmental accounting, as the city needs “someone who can speak and understand the language from the start.
“The city is financially sound. It is only the accounting processes that need attention. Transparency of policies and procedures and department education will lead to the auditor’s office success,” he wrote.
Next steps
Former Auditor Terry Scott left the position in September 2024 after being auditor for 30 years.
Mayor Matt Starr appointed Samantha Ramsier interim auditor on Sept. 6. She served through Sept. 27, when the designated members of the Knox County Republican Central Committee appointed Mayville to the position.
Mayville’s appointment extended to November 2025, when he would have to run for election for the remaining two years of the current elected term.
Law Director Rob Broeren said the Republican Central Committee members who live in the city will select Mayville’s replacement.
“They must do that between five and 45 days after the vacancy occurs,” he said. “The mayor may appoint someone from the date of the vacancy until the central committee appointment.”
Candidates must file a petition by Feb. 5 for the May primary to be on the November ballot.
The candidate goes directly to the Nov. 4 General Election if there is no opposition in the May primary.
Independent candidates for the General Election must file their petitions by Aug. 6.
If they choose, the replacement will run again in 2027 for a full four-year term.
