District Two City Council Member and former Mayor Reginald B Hughes on Monday submitted his letter of resignation to City Clerk Janice Ellis for delivery to the remaining City Council members.
“I am graciously appreciative of the City Department Heads and Employees, and have enjoyed working with them, the City Council and the PEDC in moving Paris forward through much hard work and countless hours,” the letter states.
On May 13, Mihir Pankaj was elected Paris’ new Mayor by fellow councilmembers, voted 4-3 in favor over Hughes.
Hughes and Gary Savage were nominated for Mayor Pro-Tem with the final vote being 3-4, in favor of Savage.
Hughes was re-elected for a two-year term in the May 4, 2024 general election.
In accordance with the Texas Local Government Code and the Paris City Charter, the City Council will consider accepting the resignation at its regular meeting on Monday, June 10.
If accepted, the Council will begin the process of appointing a qualified resident from District Two to fill the unexpired term.
