Government
Justin Hicks resigns from City Council
Timeline of Hicks’ resignation
January
January: Police respond to call of domestic disturbance at Hicks’ home Feb. 22: Hicks allegedly requests police chief not follow up on investigation related to call Feb. 24: Hicks allegedly requests city sta violate rules related to public information requests March 1: Hicks resigns March 11: City Council calls for special election to ll new vacancy *CITY DOCUMENTS NOTE THE FEBRUARY DATES ARE “ON OR ABOUT” AND MAY NOT BE EXACT. SOURCE: LEAGUE CITY COMMUNITY IMPACT
Justin Hicks, League City City Council member, resigned his seat March 1 following a dispute made public between him and the city related to what city documents described as a “domestic disturbance” call made to his home in January. The resignation leaves a vacancy on City Council, which has to be lled with a special election, accord- ing to city code. City Council called for an election to ll the vacancy at its March 11 meeting. What you need to know Following a meeting scheduled for March 5 that would have seen Hicks either resign or have a censure vote against him, Hicks tendered his resignation March 1, according to a copy of Hicks’ resignation letter provided by the city. According to the proposed censure resolution, Hicks potentially interfered with a criminal investigation into a domestic disturbance call at his home in January and requested city sta vio- late rules related to public information requests.
What they said Mayor Nick Long told Community Impact on March 3 he wishes Hicks the best and thanked him for his service. Hicks in his resignation letter said the decision to resign his seat stemmed from his “focus on navigat- ing this challenging time in my life and prioritizing my family and personal well-being.” Hicks added he doesn’t believe anyone in his household broke any laws or procedures. What’s next? The resignation leaves a vacancy on the council. City code states a vacancy created with more than a year left in a term by law must be lled with a special election. The term expires in 2028. The council called a special election at its March 11 meeting. The race will appear on the May 3 ballot. Those interested can le for the position from March 12-24.
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“Serving our community has been a rewarding experience, and I am grateful for the support and camaraderie of my
fellow council members and all of you. I cherish the progress we’ve made for our great city.” JUSTIN HICKS, FORMER LEAGUE CITY CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
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