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City Council honors four outgoing members with commemorative gifts and remarks
Summary
At a City Council ceremony, members recognized Councilmen Michael Hunter, Jim Klein, Mike Pusley and Dan Suckley for their service; speakers recounted tenures, committee roles and community contributions.
The City Council held a recognition ceremony during its meeting to honor Councilman Michael Hunter, Councilman Jim Klein (absent), Councilman Mike Pusley and Councilman Dan Suckley for their service to Corpus Christi. Each received a commemorative plate and city gifts from the mayor and city staff.
The ceremony recognized the departing members' years on the council and their committee roles. Councilman Michael Hunter served as an at-large member from 2016 to 2024 and held roles including president and vice president of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation and liaison to the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation and other local boards. Hunter said, "It was an honor to serve all of you." The mayor presented a commemorative plate from Aloe Tile and a city swag bag.
Councilman Jim Klein, who could not attend because of a teaching commitment at Del Mar College, had his prepared remarks read by Council member Campos. Klein's statement included: "It has been my honor to represent the people of Corpus Christi" and reaffirmed his commitment "to a city government that is accessible and responsive to the people." The mayor said the commemorative items would be forwarded to Klein.
Mike Pusley, who served as an at-large member from 2020 to 2024, noted his prior public service on the Nueces County commissioners court and other local bodies. Pusley told the council, "I was elected to go back to the county commissioner's court. I'm already working there," and thanked staff and family for their support.
Dan Suckley, who represented District 4, said, "It's been an honor to serve the city of Corpus Christi, not only the city as a whole, but District 4, especially," and noted that he has lived in District 4 since 1983. Speakers also praised Suckley's attendance and community outreach while in office.
Several sitting council members and city staff offered farewell remarks and thanks to the outgoing members. Speakers singled out the personal sacrifices made by council members and their families, and city staff, including Rebecca Huerta and other liaisons, were thanked for supporting council work.
The ceremony closed after brief remarks and an invitation for photographs with the outgoing council members. No formal council action or votes were taken during this item.
