Photo by Staff file photo David Koontz

Koontz, a Democrat and the only incumbent who lost in last week's primary election, also knows he has higher priorities that can't wait until the end of his term.

"I don't have a job," he said. "If I find a job anywhere outside of Frederick , I'm going to pursue it."

A month and a half ago, Koontz lost his job selling advertising for Comcast. The summer has also been marked by serious health problems for his partner.

At the end of December, Koontz said, he will lose the city-provided health coverage that covers both him and his partner.

He will also lose the $13,500 annual salary he is paid as an alderman. Members of the next board will see the pay increase to $25,000.

"At one point the City of Frederick weighed heavily on my mind," he said.

That's changed with the personal challenges he faces.

Koontz said his role on the Board of Alderman may also change.

"I will propose nothing, I will support nothing," he said.

Residents could also see less of Koontz at city meetings as he tries to address the issues in his personal life.

He said the election showed him that his party was not behind his effort for another term.

"Obviously my opinion on anything has been repudiated by my party," he said.

He said his chances for reelection were stymied by his vote to approve a controversial and potentially money losing city employee buyout program and his support of the recent annexations. Both were issues he said his opponents latched onto during the campaign.

Koontz tried to recall his vote on the financially flawed buyout program, but failed without the support of other board members.

Looking ahead, Koontz said he is working to get his life in order even if it is far from Frederick .

"At this juncture everything is bleak," he said.