A long time member of the county commission has announced his resignation.
Elmer Ellis, Jr., who has served as a commissioner in the 1st district for more than nine years, is stepping down. He made the announcement during an all committees meeting of the county commission Thursday night.
Ellis said he and his wife are soon moving to Texas to be near their daughter due to his wife’s health.
Ellis was first elected to the county commission in August 2006. He was re-elected in 2010 and in 2014. His last meeting with the commission will be Monday night.
Filling the vacancy is expected to be discussed during the regular monthly meeting Monday night. Ellis’ term expires August 31, 2018
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