Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron is resigning as mayor effective today –
Thursday, September 21, 2023. Deputy Mayor Krista Fitzsimons will assume his mayoral
responsibilities immediately. His departments will report to the City Administrator until
reassignment. Byron issued a statement reading, in part, “It is with deep sadness – yet great hope – for the continued prosperity of Wildwood, that I resign as Mayor of the City of Wildwood, NJ. I have held the honor and pleasure of serving my
community as Commissioner for the past 12 years. Though I may not be at City Hall, I am still available to help with issues and will be happy to continue to assist my hometown of Wildwood in any way possible. For now, I will focus on
being the best dad and grandfather to my loving family.”