Mayor Cleckler is shown being sworn in as Hammondville Mayor in July 2022. Marla Jones | Southern Torch
Marla Jones, Managing Editor
HAMMONDVILLE, ALA.-- Hammondville Mayor Gene Cleckler, announced at a council work session held on March 16, that he would resign from his position as Mayor, effective March 31.
Cleckler took office in July 2022. He did not give a reason for his resignation.
According to Alabama Code Title 11-44B-8, Whenever any vacancy in the office of mayor shall occur by reason of death, resignation, removal, or any other cause, the president (or mayor pro-tem) of the Council shall assume the duties of the office of mayor effective on the date such vacancy occurs and shall serve as acting mayor until a new mayor is elected.
Mayor Pro-Tem Felicia Harrison will serve as acting Mayor until a new Mayor can be appointed.
Council member Anthony (A.C.) Windom also submitted his resignation, effective March 17. The reason stated was that the position was affecting his health. According to Hammondville Town Clerk, Kim Johnson, he has served on the Council for around four months.
The Council will vote on both resignations at the next Hammondville Town Meeting on April 13.
