Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth returned to work after suffering a heart attack on January 9, 2021.

A press release from the Mayor’s office says Roth’s doctors gave him clearance to return to work on a limited basis while he continues to recover.

Since his hospital release on January 20, 2021, Mayor Roth has been working from home on a minimal basis and will begin to resume his full workload over the coming weeks. It is unclear when he will return back to full time work. As of now he will be alternating between working from home and from his office.

“I’m excited and, more importantly, ready to be back,” said Mayor Mitch Roth. “I feel much better and look forward to hitting the ground running. Our staff in the Mayor’s office has done a fantastic job ensuring that none of our projects or initiatives missed a beat in my absence, and I couldn’t feel more supported throughout my recovery. The aloha and prayers from the community were truly felt, and I couldn’t be more proud to be a part of this community, island, and county.”