NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson City Building Official Izzy Rivera announced his resignation publicly at Tuesday's City Council Meeting.
"My last day will be October 28th," Rivera said. "Know that I did that with a heavy heart. I really love it here. It's because of the kind of family feel we have here in this town. For us to leave is kind of emotional for my wife and myself. Unfortunately, like I told staff, the order of life is, God, family and work. Unfortunately, I have a family issue that I have to address and it's back in Texas."
Rivera will be working for Princeton, Texas, just northeast of Dallas.
"I will still be a part of the city," Rivera said. "I have told the city manager that I have permission from my superiors over there that, if the city needs me for advice or anything, I'll be more than happy to be available for that, especially with the implementation of the new permitting software that was approved and started."
Also, a temporary replacement has been named for Rivera's job.
"Mike Post, our electrical inspector, will be the interim building official, until a building official and director has been selected," Rivera said. "That way, the momentum that we've had going for the past two years continues. Hopefully, with a new person that's coming in, we'll continue that, as well."
Rivera expressed to those left behind that they need to continue the positive relationship that has been built with the local landlord association, so that issues can be addressed fairly for everyone.