A retirement party has been announced by the city of Perry for Mayor Jay Pattee, who served on the Perry City Council from 2002 through 2009 and as Perry Mayor from 2010 through 2017.
The retirement open house will be held Monday, Dec. 18 from 4-6 p.m. in the Clarion Room of the Security Bank Building, 1102 Willis Ave. in Perry.
The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.