Ouray City Administrator Justin Perry will resign his post next month to run for Ouray County sheriff, giving voters a peek at a potential replacement should they recall Lance FitzGerald and forcing city councilors to once again go hunting for a new leader.

The surprising announcement came during the same meeting where city councilors voted in favor of a resolution condemning FitzGerald’s actions and stating they have no confidence in his ability to serve in his position.

Perry submitted a lette...