Outgoing Dickinson councilmember reflects on service, praises staff and incoming members

Councilmember Litton used his allotted remarks during a special Dickinson City Council meeting to reflect on his time in office, describe why he chose not to seek re-election and to thank city staff, citizens and fellow council members.

Litton said he ran to give back to the community and sought to bring an analytical, problem-solving approach to council business. He described resisting “the urge to react to my emotions” during debates and said he tried to focus on solving problems rather than winning arguments. "I thought at the very least I could provide somebody that's gonna come up here and follow the rules and be honest, focus on trying to fix things, work together with other people they disagree with, and not make it about themselves," he said.

Litton told the council he appreciated city employees and said they had "provided the information I've needed and quickly." He also thanked citizens for the opportunity to serve and named personal reasons for stepping down, saying he had recently turned 58 and planned pursuits outside public office, including mountaineering and finishing a master's program in artificial intelligence at the University of Houston–Clear Lake.

He offered personal congratulations to incoming officials and said he would remain available to help. "For the people that are coming in I wish you the very best because whether I agree or disagree with you your success benefits me and the rest of the citizens in the community and I'll always be around to do what I can to help," Litton said.

Shortly after Litton's remarks the council proceeded to the canvass and swearing-in of new council members.