Brookshire council accepts immediate resignation of Councilman Lyndon Stamps

Councilman Lyndon Stamps told the Brookshire City Council on April 16 that he had formally submitted a letter of resignation from Position No. 2 on the council and that the resignation was effective immediately. The council moved to accept his resignation; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

During the post-executive-session announcement, Stamps said, "I have formally turned in a letter of resignation tonight for my position, position number 2 for city council." Council members thanked Stamps for his years of service on the council and other local boards; the council did not name a successor or outline the appointment/selection process at the meeting.

Why it matters: A sitting council vacancy creates a need for the council to follow the city charter or state law on filling the seat (appointment or special election, depending on local rules).