District 4 representative Brayden Rose announced Tuesday evening that he is resigning his position on the Lubbock City Council.
According to a release from the City of Lubbock, Rose gave his resignation to the Mayor and Council on Tuesday evening before making the decision public. In a letter to the citizens of Lubbock, Rose stated that he is resigning to take care of the needs of his family.
Councilman Rose was elected to represent District 4 in May 2024. According to the City of Lubbock, the City Council will set a special election date at its next regular meeting. Rose will remain until his successor is elected.
Read the letter from Rose below:
Serving the people of Lubbock over the past two years has been a tremendous honor. I am proud of the work we have accomplished together and grateful for the opportunity to represent our community. It has been a privilege to work on issues that matter to our city and to help move Lubbock forward. After much consideration, I have made the decision to step down from my position on the Lubbock City Council.
When I first took office, our son was still a baby. As many of you know, he lives with significant disabilities. Over the past two years he has grown, and with that growth his care needs have increased as well. As a result, the demands on our family have become greater than we anticipated.
Like many parents, I believe family must come first. At this stage of life, my time and attention need to be focused at home. Between my responsibilities as a husband, father, business leader, and council member, my plate has simply become too full.
I am grateful for the support and encouragement I have received from so many people across our community. I hope that during my time in office I have served you well, and represented Lubbock with dedication and integrity.
I also want to apologize to anyone who may feel disappointed by this decision. It was not made lightly, but it is the right choice for my family at this time.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve. Lubbock is a special place, and I remain committed to supporting our city and its future in whatever ways I can.
Sincerely,
Brayden Rose