Overview

• A city release confirmed Hunter resigned from both the mayoralty and his City Commission seat effective today.
• In his letter, Hunter said he did not want to be a distraction after a downtown video gained traction on social media.
• The commission will discuss the appointment process at a 3 p.m. work session Thursday and consider formally accepting the resignation at its regular meeting that evening.
• If the resignation is accepted, Vice Mayor Greg Cox would become mayor under succession rules outlined by the city.
• The city charter allows the commission to appoint an incumbent to the vacant seat until the next regular city election, as residents voiced calls for accountability and continuity.