MAGNOLIA SPRINGS – Councilmember Donna Esslinger has resigned from the Magnolia Springs town council, leaving a vacancy open.
“We have received a letter from councilmember Esslinger …
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MAGNOLIA SPRINGS – Councilmember Donna Esslinger has resigned from the Magnolia Springs town council, leaving a vacancy open.
“We have received a letter from councilmember Esslinger resigning,” said Mayor Bob Holk.
The letter in question was dated September 1, and the contents detail that Esslinger is forced to tinder her resignation due to rather extreme health issues she is facing.
“It has been with great pride and pleasure that I have been able to pursue the best interests of my adopted hometown,” Esslinger wrote. “I am also very privileged to work side by side with people of such integrity and generosity, and in addition I have been impressed with the devotion and what seems to be limitless expertise from town clerk Karen (Biel). May your work continue and Magnolia Springs go forward to the benefit of all concerned.”
“We hope for the best for Donna, and certainly thank her for the work she has done as a councilperson,” said Holk.
Following the resignation letter, the town council declared a special meeting to be held on Thursday, September 14 at noon, during which the Place 2 seat was declared vacant. The public was notified of the special meeting 24 hours prior to its occurrence, and was made aware of Esslinger’s resignation.
Now that the vacancy has been declared, the council has begun the search for the next councilmember. The unexpired term runs until November 2020, and the council asks any Magnolia Springs residents who are interested to inform them through a letter of intent. Anyone considering is required to both be a resident within the municipal limits and be a qualified elector.
The deadline to submit a letter is Monday, September 25 at noon. The council will then vote to appoint the new council member at the September council meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, September 26th at 5pm. Those interested can submit their letters to the Town Clerk, Karen Biel, either in person at Town Hall (12191 Magnolia Springs Hwy) or through email to clerkms@gulftel.com.
