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Howard County accepts resignation of Constable David Souza; court discusses closing dormant precinct
Summary
The court accepted the resignation of David Souza as Constable Precinct 1 and discussed that a largely unpopulated precinct could be closed after seven years of dormancy, with reopening requiring court approval and ballot action.
The court formally accepted the resignation of David Souza as Constable Precinct 1. The county treasurer moved to accept the resignation and the motion carried by voice vote ('Aye'). "All in favor of accepting that resignation, say aye," the judge said before the court approved the action.
Commissioners discussed that Precinct 1 has few or no residents in a small northwest corner of the county and that, under state law, a precinct that has been dormant for seven years can be removed from the ballot; reopening would require a court approval and an election process. County staff said the vacancy will appear on the November ballot as part of regular order for that election cycle.
