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Council appoints a city council member to replace mayor on DECOG board

Lufkin City Council · December 16, 2025
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Summary

The council approved an appointment to replace Mayor Mark Hicks as one of the city's representatives on the DECOG board; a council member identified as 'Bill' indicated willingness to serve and the motion carried by voice vote.

The Lufkin City Council voted to appoint a council member to serve as one of the city’s representatives on the DECOG board, replacing Mayor Mark Hicks.

City staff explained the city’s current DECOG representatives and said the mayor’s seat required replacement due to scheduling and time commitments. A nomination was made from the council and a second recorded; at one point a nominee identified only as “Bill” confirmed willingness to serve. The council approved the appointment by voice vote.

Staff listed the city’s current DECOG representatives during the discussion, and the council thanked Mayor Hicks for his service on the board. The appointment was made during the business agenda with a recorded motion and second and concluded with a voice vote approving the nomination.