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Court Hears Recovery Updates, Resignation Letter From JP #1
The Hill County Commissioners Court heard an update on winter storm recovery efforts and learned that Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Martis Ward plans to resign from his position in a regular meeting held Tuesday, February 23.
County Judge Justin Lewis read a letter to the court from Ward, who was first elected as justice of the peace in 1990. He said that he was making the decision "after careful consideration and with a heavy heart."
Ward wrote that his resignation will be effective when a new justice of the peace is hired and the office is relocated. "It has been both an honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Hill County," Ward wrote. He added that he will continue to offer his services as needed.