UPDATE, 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 29 — About a day-and-a-half after announcing he was quitting his position on the Pikeville City Commission, Steven Hartsock has rescinded his resignation.
“After further consideration and great talks with the mayor, city manager, and the other three commissioners along with family and friends, I have decided to stay on the Commission,” Hartsock announced on a post on his Facebook page. “I am truly sorry for what has transpired the last couple days. For the ones that called and texted to reach out and that put their faith in me to be a City Commissioner I am truly grateful and I will not let you down. I want to finish what I started and I realize how many support me in this community and I truly am blessed beyond measure. Thank you again for all your support and let’s continue making the City of Pikeville a better place for everyone!”
ORIGINAL STORY: PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Pikeville City Commissioner Steve Hartsock has announced his resignation from that body.
Hartsock announced his departure in a Facebook post Wednesday night.
”As of tonight I have informed the Mayor of Pikeville that I have resigned my position on the Pikeville City Commission,” Hartsock wrote. “It has been a pleasure serving the citizens of Pikeville for 10 years. Thanks to all that voted and believed in me but I feel as if it is in my best interest to step down. Thank you.”
Under state law, the remaining members of the commission have 30 days to appoint a replacement by a majority vote. If they fail to do so in that amount of time, the choice the falls to the governor.
