Pat McLaughlin’s Resignation Letter

Ellicott Town Supervisor Pat McLaughlin has resigned following charges of public lewdness

Ellicott Town Clerk Amy Bellardo confirmed that McLaughlin is resigning and that Town Councilwoman and Deputy Supervisor Janet Bowman will fill in as interim Town Supervisor. A special election will be held in November to fill the rest of McLaughlin’s term.

The 72-year old resident of Celoron was charged with public lewdness, first-degree public lewdness and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child before being released. He will appear in court at a later date.

According to an article in the Jamestown Post-Journal, Bellardo was selected for involvement in several area organization – including the Girl Scouts, Our Lady of Loretta Church, Kiwanis Club of Jamestown and Falconer, and the YWCA.

Since 1956, the Jamestown Interclub Council has selected a Woman of the Year, based on her community service. The ceremony is held in March to coincide with the United Nations’ International Women’s Day.