North Royalton Councilman Resigns Due to Family Matters

Ward 6 Councilman Michael Wos cites need for larger home and desire to be closer to ill family member as reasons for departure.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 2:08pm

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North Royalton Ward 6 Councilman Michael Wos has resigned from City Council, citing family issues. In a letter to the mayor and council, Wos said he and his family are moving out of North Royalton to a larger home as they are expecting their third child. They also want to be closer to a family member who has been experiencing a long-term illness. Wos said the decision was difficult, as North Royalton is the community he has called home his entire life.

Why it matters

Wos's resignation leaves a vacancy on the North Royalton City Council, which must now appoint a replacement to serve out the remainder of his four-year term. This change in council composition could impact the city's political dynamics and policy decisions going forward.

The details

Wos was first elected to council in 2019 and was re-elected in 2021 and 2023. He was the only Republican left on the council, as Democrats swept the other races in the November 2025 election. Wos worked as an assistant vice president and business systems analyst consultant with Lending Management Information Systems at PNC Financial Services.

  • Wos submitted his resignation letter on Monday, March 16, 2026.
  • Wos's four-year council term was set to run through 2029.

The players

Michael Wos

Outgoing Ward 6 Councilman for the City of North Royalton, who is resigning due to family reasons.

Larry Antoskiewicz

Mayor of North Royalton, who will be involved in the process of appointing a replacement for Wos's council seat.

Paul Marnecheck

President of the North Royalton City Council, who is working with the council clerk to establish a timeline and process for appointing Wos's replacement.

Mary Gorjanc

Ward 4 Councilwoman for the City of North Royalton, who expressed surprise at Wos's resignation but understood the family-related reasons.

Edward Cyngier

Wos's challenger in the 2023 election for the Ward 6 council seat, whom Wos defeated by just 5 votes.

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What they’re saying

“Having lived in North Royalton my entire life, this community is deeply woven into who I am. Leaving the city I have called home since childhood will be one of the most difficult decisions I have ever made.”

— Michael Wos, Outgoing Ward 6 Councilman

“He and I didn't always agree but I think we helped make the city better.”

— Paul Marnecheck, North Royalton City Council President

“We have had disagreements about policies in the past, but I will miss the experience and perspective he brought to council. I wish him and his family well.”

— Mary Gorjanc, Ward 4 Councilwoman

What’s next

Council has 30 days to appoint a replacement to finish Wos's four-year term. If they fail to do so, the mayor will make the appointment.

The takeaway

Wos's resignation highlights the challenges that local elected officials can face when personal and family matters take priority. North Royalton's council will now need to navigate the process of finding a suitable replacement to represent Ward 6 and maintain continuity in city governance.