Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock announces plan to resign

Marty Roney, Montgomery Advertiser
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"After many prayers and discussions with my wife I have made the decision to tender my resignation as Mayor of Tallassee effective June 30, 2022 at 4 p.m.," Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock said.
"After many prayers and discussions with my wife I have made the decision to tender my resignation as Mayor of Tallassee effective June 30, 2022 at 4 p.m.," Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock said.

TALLASSEE — Mayor Johnny Hammock is resigning, effective June 30.

A letter from Hammock spelling out his reasons is posted on the city's website.

"It has been an honor and privilege to serve as Mayor of Tallassee for the past 6 years," he writes. "After many prayers and discussions with my wife I have made the decision to tender my resignation as Mayor of Tallassee effective June 30, 2022 at 4 p.m."

His tenure has not been without controversy. In January, he was arrested in Orange Beach on domestic violence charges. There has also been political infighting between his administration and the city council.

Hammock was seeking the Republican nomination for Place 1 on the Alabama Public Service Commission, but lost to Jeremy Oden.

He touted his accomplishments in office in his letter.

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"I am proud of the work we have accomplished during my administration that has moved Tallassee forward with much needed infrastructure improvements, a new high school, public safety improvements and procurement of millions in grant dollars," he wrote.

The City Council will develop a plan of succession.

Contact Montgomery Advertiser reporter Marty Roney at mroney@gannett.com.

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