Brian Thompson, Place 1 Hutto City Council member, announced his resignation Dec. 22, according to a letter obtained by Community Impact.

Current situation: In the letter addressed to the “Hutto Community,” Thompson outlined his reasons for resigning, expressing disappointment over critical needs such as police staffing, utilities, employee cost-of-living adjustments and basic city operations. Thompson said these needs were minimized or dismissed in favor of "political outrage" and "tax rates instead of community outcomes."

“At some point, continuing to serve in an environment where our core principles of integrity, consistency, collaboration, mutual respect, and forward-thinking are optional becomes distraction from actually helping Hutto move forward. After discussion with my supportive wife and children and with my integrity intact, I hereby tender my resignation from the Hutto City Council effective immediately,” Thompson wrote.