Arma City Council Member Richard Kerley resigned Monday night on the basis of treating people with “dignity and respect.”
Kerely resigned Monday, effective immediately.
Arma Mayor Rock Anderson read his letter of resignation to the council. After reading the letter, Anderson said, “It’s really a big loss, the guy had so much talent and did so much work and saved the city a God-awful amount of money, with water and other things he did.
“He has so much knowledge pertaining to public works, water, gas, all kinds of things. A great councilman.“
The council agreed and said it was “senseless” to lose “a man with so many talents,” and going forward they should be “more careful” to avoid losing other council members or employees.
Selecting a new councilman will be on the agenda for the next meeting.
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