Jonesborough mayor resigns to take county elections post; Kelly Wolf chosen as mayor

The sitting mayor of Jonesborough announced at the start of the meeting that he has accepted a position as Washington County administrator of elections and that he would resign his seat effective immediately. In his remarks he reflected on nearly two decades of service to the town and said the new job was the right move for his family and personal circumstances. He concluded the announcement with, "I'll be resigning my seat effective now."

Vice Mayor Adam Dixon opened the floor to nominations for mayor. Kelly Wolf was nominated, the nomination was seconded and carried on a roll-call vote. During the same sequence the mayor pro tempore introduced Wolf to the room: "Ladies and gentlemen, if I'm speaking correctly, I'd like to introduce to you your mayor, Kelly Wolf." The board recessed briefly before reconvening to complete the procedural steps and votes.

The meeting did not record additional procedural formalities such as a swearing-in oath on the transcript; the board announced the appointment by vote and attendees recognized Kelly Wolf as the incoming mayor. The board also took routine steps to manage the transition: a short recess, then resumed the regular agenda.

The personnel change came amid a packed agenda that included first readings of the town budget and multiple capital projects and fee updates. The board will handle any administrative handoffs and outstanding business associated with the departing mayor's seat according to town procedures; the transcript did not specify an interim or replacement process beyond the mayoral appointment.