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Planning commission notes resignation of commissioner Austin Phillips; mayor seeking replacement
Summary
The Planning Commission announced that Commissioner Austin Phillips resigned after taking a job out of town; the mayor is seeking a city elector, preferably a business owner, to fill the vacancy.
The Athens City Planning Commission opened June 4 by announcing the resignation of Commissioner Austin Phillips, who “chose to take a job out of town” and submitted a letter of resignation, the commission’s chair said. The chair described Phillips as “an outstanding commissioner” and noted the commission will miss his contributions.
Later in the meeting a staff speaker said the mayor is actively seeking a replacement for Phillips. According to that statement, the mayor prefers a candidate who is a business owner and must be an elector — that is, a resident within the city limits eligible to hold the position. Interested residents were asked to contact the city; no formal application procedure or deadline was specified in the meeting.
No formal vote or appointment occurred at the June 4 meeting; the commission noted the vacancy and encouraged qualified, interested residents to reach out to city staff.
