Cherokee Tribune – Amid political woes Nelson city manager clerk resigns

The politically troubled city of Nelson is adjusting after its only administrative employee submitted her sudden resignation Monday, making her the city’s third official to call it quits without warning in less than two weeks.

Brandy Edwards, who held the joint title of city manager and city clerk, announced during the City Council meeting Monday night she was resigning immediately, citing the political infighting that has plagued the city for years as her reason for leaving.

“It is with a heavy heart that I leave this position, which I have assumed for the past 10 years, but due to ongoing conflict, I find it is no longer possible to continue my duties with the city,” Edwards said, reading from a prepared statement and breaking into tears.

Later in the meeting, the council voted unanimously to begin the process of changing the city’s charter to restore many authorities to the mayor. Those authorities had previously been stripped and given to the city manager in a controversial move.

via Cherokee Tribune – Amid political woes Nelson city manager clerk resigns.