Pete Byron, mayor of Wildwood, NJ, has stepped down. Byron was recently sentenced to probation after he pleaded guilty to charges of tax fraud.
The office of Pete Byron confirmed Thursday morning that the mayor would be stepping down. Deputy mayor Krista Fitzsimons will assume his duties, the office noted.
In August, Byron was sentenced to serve three years on probation and repay more than $7,000, along with a $14,000 fine, after he admitted to committing tax fraud.Sign up for NBC Philadelphia newsletters.
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