Mayor Resigns One More Time

Hagerman Mayor Jim Martin has taken another shot at resigning.

“He’s trying again,” said Martin’s daughter, Stephanie.

Martin first resigned in May, saying he was unable to reason with local residents over running the city. But his resignation was never presented before a full City Council for action.

Martin said he told City Clerk Mary Moreland on Wednesday to give his resignation to the council. Now, he said, the town has good committees working on the budget and the new water system.

Grant money is in place, a new police officer has been chosen and residents have become more involved in their community, he said.

“We’ve got a lot of changes to make, but people are really in there working,” Martin said. “I’ve done what I set out to do, and now I feel it’s time for someone else to take over.”