How do we get as much education and clarity out to the Rutland community and help them just be prepared for what will be definitively an unconventional mayoral race,” a Board of Aldermen member said.

Rutland Mayor Michael Doenges says he will step down from office by the end of next month to take another job.

The Rutland community was left with questions after Mayor Mike Doenges announced on Thursday that he will resign next month.