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Mayor Jeff Blackstone delivers final formal remarks as council prepares transition
Summary
Mayor Jeff Blackstone said Nov. 12 that the meeting would be his last formal session as mayor and reflected on the past two years as the council prepares for a leadership change to Mayor Pro‑Tem Marquis Castleberry.
Mayor Jeff Blackstone opened the Nov. 12 special called meeting of the City Council of Coffee City by calling it to order at 6:04 p.m. and telling attendees that "this would be his last formal meeting as Mayor," reflecting on the challenges of the past two years and expressing gratitude for council unity.
Blackstone said the council had remained together despite obstacles and that "more positive things are to come this next term." Mayor Pro‑Tem Marquis Castleberry praised Blackstone's work through legal issues and storms and said he felt comfortable taking over as mayor because of council and City Secretary Mary McDonald's support. No formal vote was required for the leadership transition during this meeting.
