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Mayor submits resignation letter, effective Jan. 21, citing health reasons
Summary
A resignation letter from the mayor was read at the Jan. meeting, citing ongoing health reasons and an effective date of 01/21/2026; council members expressed appreciation and the council adjourned the session.
A resignation letter from the mayor was read aloud to the City Council of Bertram during the Jan. meeting, citing ongoing health reasons and stating the resignation is effective 01/21/2026. The letter, read by staff, opened: "It is with deep reflection and regret that I submit my resignation for the office of mayor effective 01/21/2026." The reader identified the note as coming on behalf of the mayor.
Council members thanked the mayor for years of service and offered prayers and well wishes. The letter said the decision was made after consultation with family and framed it as necessary to focus on health: "However, due to the due to ongoing health reasons that require my full attention and care, I am no longer able to fulfill ... the responsibilities of the office." Following the reading, a council member called for adjournment and the meeting closed. The document as read included a sign-off rendered in the transcript as "Mike **** Davidson," while the council earlier had announced the arrival of Mayor Mike Dickinson; council staff did not reconcile the two names on the record during the meeting.
