NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson City Council member Sara Bagwell announced her resignation at Tuesday's meeting.
"After careful thought and consideration, I am resigning my position here on City Council," Bagwell said Tuesday. "I have personal and family matters that have taken up much of my time. Because of this, I feel my family comes first and is very important to me and I need to focus on my family right now. I have been having difficulty finding the time to do this position at the moment with the year that I have had."
Mayor Jade Piros de Carvalho expressed the council's appreciation for Bagwell's work.
"We have really appreciated the perspective you bring," Piros de Carvalho said. "You challenge us to see things differently and you really listen to people. You take the time to get back to them and I respect immensely your decision. I know you've had a hard time serving to the degree you really want to and it just really shows your integrity."
The council asked Bagwell what she wants to see in her replacement.
"I would highly encourage you to think about, when you're putting somebody in my place, what are their views and stances?" Bagwell said. "Try to get somebody similar. I would appreciate that. I know you don't have to, but I would appreciate that."
Bagwell's seat is the at-large seat on the council, so anyone who lives in the city can apply.