Pikeville commissioner resigns his spot on board
By Melinda Harrell
Published in News on January 15, 2015 1:46 PM
PIKEVILLE -- Town commissioner Todd Anderson resigned his position on the board Tuesday.
Town administrator Michael Hunt said Anderson came into the Town Hall and returned his paycheck and ordinance book and then verbally removed himself from the board.
"As far as I understand, there is no formal resignation letter," Hunt said.
Hunt said Anderson did not state the reason for his resignation.
Anderson not only leaves his position as town commissioner, but he was also serving as mayor pro-tem and the town's police commissioner.
Anderson's seat expires this year.
The town has the option of appointing someone to fill the seat until the November election.
Mayor Glenn Hartman did not know the reason for Anderson's resignation either, but said, "It is his prerogative to resign."
Commissioner Charles Hooks said Anderson served the board and community well and that turmoil surrounding his service to the community might have prompted his decision.
"It is with deep regret that Mr. Anderson has decided to resign his position as a Pikeville town commissioner," Hooks said. "Mr. Anderson has been an excellent steward for the town of Pikeville for many years only to be scrutinized by a handful of deceitful individuals that continue to monopolize their political views through numerous false accusations. Mr. Anderson has always addressed himself in a professional, dignified and honorable manner. The town of Pikeville has lost a great servant and probably a citizen as well."
Multiple phone calls made to Anderson for comment on his decision have not been returned.
Anderson's resignation comes on the heels of the town board appointing Jay Hare to the late Al Greene's unexpired seat.
During the town board meeting Monday, Anderson abruptly left after the vote that officially appointed Hare to the board.
Anderson and Charles Hooks nominated Eric Snoddy for the appointment, as Snoddy was the next highest vote-getter in the last election.
Commissioners Todd Smith and Robert Hooks nominated Hare.
Hartman was the deciding vote, which ultimately put Hare in the seat.
Anderson left while the meeting was still being conducted.