Joe Michael, a long-time friend and a former mayor of Homer, died this week at 88 years of age. I met Joe only hours after I went to Homer as editor of the Guardian-Journal. He operated a men's clothing store and also officiated at football and basketball games. I was friends with his four sister and his brothers, especially Edd and James Robert.
Joe served 20 years as Homer mayor. I had served the town eight years, two as mayor pro-tem and six as mayor. Although I had presented an ambitious program for the next four years, I decided I could not commit to that much more time and did not seek re-election. Dr. Tatum ran unopposed but died soon after taking office; Joe served out that term and was elected on his own. I haven't seen Joe in years; I used to see him when I was in economic development and took clients to Homer. Another good man has left us.
Joe served 20 years as Homer mayor. I had served the town eight years, two as mayor pro-tem and six as mayor. Although I had presented an ambitious program for the next four years, I decided I could not commit to that much more time and did not seek re-election. Dr. Tatum ran unopposed but died soon after taking office; Joe served out that term and was elected on his own. I haven't seen Joe in years; I used to see him when I was in economic development and took clients to Homer. Another good man has left us.
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