Athens Mayor resigns following charge for the online solicitation of a minor
The Mayor and three other men were arrested once they arrived at a set location. The men thought they were in contact with minors but were talking with investigators Author: Matt Lackritz (CBS 19) Published: 7:58 PM CDT June 4, 2021 Updated: 7:58 PM CDT June 4, 2021
ATHENS, Texas Athens Mayor James Monte Montgomery has resigned following his arrest and charge for the online solicitation of a minor.
Thursday afternoon, the City of Athens released a new statement that says:
Monte Montgomery submitted his resignation as mayor of Athens Friday, June 4, effective immediately.
According to the City Charter, as stated in Section 3: “Any vacancy or vacancies occurring in the city council shall be filled by appointment of a majority vote of the remaining city council within thirty (30) days, which person or persons so appointed shall serve for the rem