It would likely be hard to find a Paola resident who didn’t recognize the name and face of Paola Mayor Artie Stuteville. She’s lived in the Community since 1969. She served on the Planning Commission and City Council before becoming Mayor in 2005. She’s owned a local laundromat and Taxi service for more than 40 years. After 28 years of public service, Stuteville decided to not run for reelection in November, passing the leadership to Pola City Council Member, Leigh House. House ran unopposed and won the Paola Mayoral position in the November 2nd election.
At a Send off Reception last week, Elvis Presley had a strong presence. Artie loves everything Elvis. A life-size mannequin dressed as Elvis was present and many City staffers and Stuteville, wore t-shirts that said “Artie” on the front with some Elvis hair and sunglasses and the words “has left the building” on the back with a picture of a taxi.
The Miami county Republic reports that Stuteville says in the taxi, people tell her how nice Paola is and how clean it is and she has always appreciated that. She says Paola is in good hands with House as the Mayor and she knows big things are on the horizon.
