Homewood Mayor Patrick McClusky is resigning from public office after serving 16 years. McClusky made the announcement Monday night, saying it was one of the most difficult final comments he's ever had to make during a council meeting.
"After long discussions and some even lengthier soul searching, I have decided to retire from public office effective November 1, 2024," McClusky said. "This decision was not made lightly since this was the original term length that we all campaigned for four years ago, and now I find I only have so much time with my family, having one who I drove down to college a couple weeks ago and two girls still in the house, as well as new opportunities on the horizon, I feel like it's the right time for me to move on."
McClusky began his work in public service in 2008 when he was elected to the Ward 3 position. He said he had no idea what he was getting into but was thankful to serve his hometown. He said his hope is Homewood is better now than it was when he was first elected.
As mayor, McClusky said he had met special people and appreciated the community's support. He also thanked city employees and his staff.
"Being an elected official is not an easy job," he said. "It requires patience, a willingness to continue to do good in the face of failure, and a resilience to negativity."
"We do this because we care about our community; because we care about our schools and our children; because we care about the future of this city, which will be here long after we are gone," he added.
McClusky said he would miss Homewood and would be working with the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.
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