Alex Fair Fair resigned from the duties of the Chairman and Member of the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation, just three months after his appointment to a high -ranking post.
City leader Grayson Path has confirmed his resignation by email. On Tuesday, on Tuesday, July 15, a member of the City Council and the Mayor, according to the Texas Open Meeting Act. No official resignation letter has been published since Tuesday.
It also informed the board members of the board of their decision, which ended at a Tuesday AEDC meeting. According to Randy Burkett, a member of the board, he rightly stated that he did not plan to stay long -term and thought it was time to leave.
“He told us that he didn’t really like to be on the boards,” Burkett said. “He felt he had done what he was determined to do, but the structure of the Texas Open Meeting Act could be upset. You can talk to one person, but not a second – and I think it trapped him. ”
Members of the Board of Amarillo Economic Development Corporation meet in 2025. Tuesday, July 15, at the Firstbank Southwest Tower located in the center of the Amarillo. During the meeting, the chairman of the board Alex correctly announced his resignation, stating that this would be his last meeting.
Burkett, appointed to the board in April, said he was surprised by the message and expressed his disappointment after the loss of Fairy’s deposit.
“I was stunned,” he said. “I didn’t even realize it would come. I really thought it would survive until the end of our first year. It’s a big loss – I don’t know what could change it. Alex is one of the smartest guys I ever met.”
Burkett added that although he believes the board continues to work efficiently, the withdrawal of honestly leaves a noticeable emptiness.
“We will be well prompt, but its perspective and experience will be missed,” he said. “I will probably still contact him with questions. He’s a good friend and I really respect the guy.”
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Initially, it was initially appointed 2024. In November, after mass resignation from the AEDC Board Wave, which left only one member. Later, the Amarillo businessman was appointed chairman and was repeatedly appointed to the newly restructured five -member board in April.
Council member David Prescott, who has long questioned the honest appointment, said the resignation was appropriate.
“I think it’s the right thing for the city,” said Prescott. “At any time, when large political supporters are appointed to the duties of government, taking into account the campaign contributions, it is problematic.”
Honestly, one of the most significant sponsors in the recent time of the Amarill City municipal elections, contributing to the political action committees that support the current majority of the Council. He was re -appointed in April. After a dispute over the distribution of $ 750,000, politically related non -profit pursuit.
In this 2024 December In the photo, Alex first correctly appeals to the Council Chairman of the Board of AEDC at the Amarill City Council meeting in the center of the Amarill.
“We have survived a lot to help him in that position, and now he is moving fast,” said Prescott. “From discussion with AEDC employees, our transaction flow is almost zero. We have a lot to do to restore trust in the business that has been considering Amarillo.”
Prescott added that he had never officially applied to the Board and criticized the selection process.
“These roles should not be appreciated according to what someone supports politically,” said Prescott. “Candidates should be checked and elected according to their qualifications, not relationships.”
Prescott expressed support for the search for the new president and CEO of AEDC.
“We need an open, apolitical process to find someone who can grow AEDC and help promote the city’s economic future,” he said.
Alex Fairn Thirgs, Chairman of the Board of the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation, discusses the actions in the special AEDC meeting in the center of the Amarill city.
Quite refused to find out his decision, but Globe-News said, “It’s best for me to move on and retreat quietly.”
Since Tuesday, no period appointment to a new member of the Board or a new chair has been announced.
This is a developing story; More information and additional comments will be added when they are available.
This article initially appeared in Amarill Globe-News: Alex is quite resigning from the chairman and member of the Board of Amarillo EDC.