Madison Mayor Damon Welch Passes Suddenly Overnight

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 11:10 AM

By Larry Duke, WIKI 95.3

Welch was elected Mayor of Madison in 2011, and reelected in 2015.

(Madison, Ind.) - Madison Mayor Damon Welch died this morning after what is believed to have been a heart attack.

Welch was elected mayor in 2011, and was reelected in 2015.

The City of Madison released the following statement on Death of Mayor Welch:

"With great sorrow, the City of Madison joins all its citizens in mourning the passing of Mayor Damon Welch. Mayor Welch awoke with health complications early this morning. He was rushed to Kings Daughters Hospital where he subsequently passed. Shortly after 9 a.m., city employees were directed to lower the flags at City Hall and other city properties, in memory of the mayor. All city employees and office holders offer their heartfelt compassion to his wife Ginny, his children and grandchildren."

City functions such as trash pickup will continue today. Any changes will be noted on the city website, www.madison-in.gov.

Indiana Code 3-13-11-15 provides that the President Pro Tempore of the City Council becomes acting mayor until the vacancy is filled by the political party caucus. Current Madison City Council President Dan Dattilo will fill the vacancy until the Republican Party holds a caucus.

Arrangements are pending at Morgan-Nay Funeral Centre.

More from Local News

Comments

Add a comment

Log in to the club or enter your details below.
Rating *

Events

  • Grief Share

    No matter the circumstances, grief is painful and confusing. GriefShare offers a safe, welcoming group where others understand your loss the emotions of grief.

    at The Cove
  • Must Love Crafts

    Stitch some flowers on to a cute little burlap bag for this month's craft. Remember the Must Love Craft Club is for ages 18 and older.

    at Lawrenceburg Library
  • Dolly's Summer Tour

    Our Dolly Parton stand-up is making her rounds to participating local businesses all summer long! Send in your selfie with Dolly for a chance to win!

Versailles Man Arrested for Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material

The investigation began after officials received a cybertip

2026 Dearborn County Women of Distinction Nominations Now Open

Luncheon, presented by Civista Bank, to be held on October 1 at the Lawrenceburg Event Center

AUDIO: VOA Opener Max Geers Talks Festival Experience, Being a Hometown Kid

The Cincinnati native played his first VOA Country Music Fest last Thursday

Milan Native Wins Back-to-Back Races, Lawrenceburg Teen Tops Overall SIRC

After five races, the 2026 Southeastern Indiana Racing Circuit has come to an end

On Air

Jason Aldean Trouble With A Heartbreak 23:29
Toby Keith You Shouldn't Kiss Me Like This 23:25
Drake White Making Me Look Good Again 23:21
George Strait It Ain't Cool To be Crazy About You 23:18