MACON, Ga. — District 9 Commissioner Al Tillman announced he would be resigning his seat effective immediately, according to a press release from Macon-Bibb County.
They said Tillman officially resigned at the end of Macon-Bibb County's Committee of the Whole Meeting on January 9.
The District 9 commissioner first said he did not plan to finish his term during a taping of Central Georgia Focus on 13WMAZ earlier in the month.
"Almost a decade ago, I sat down with my family to discuss the possibility of running for public office in the newly formed consolidated government. I’m forever grateful to my neighbors, the citizens of District 9, for entrusting me to voice their interests by electing me to office," Commissioner Tillman wrote in his letter to the Commission and the public.
"In District 9, together, we’ve been able to expand Log Cabin to include a sidewalk and increase pedestrian safety; create Filmore Thomas Park, which provides a safe place for children, families, and the community to gather for fun; and set the foundation for reigniting the economic flame for Eisenhower corridor by establishing the Eisenhower Improvement District."
Tillman is one of four commissioners who are prevented from running again because of term limits. Central Georgia Foucus he said he wanted to clear the way for the next generation of leaders on the commission.
“I’ll make an announcement that I’ll probably be leaving the commission sooner than later,” Tillman said during the taping. “I don’t think I’ll stay around the entire year… I think I served my time.”
Tillman wouldn’t confirm if he plans to run for a different office in the upcoming election but he promises to share more about his future plans during a community event at the Macon Mall on January 14.
You can read Tillman's full letter below:
