I missed this while I was conventioning. Hurlbut does the right thing, and resigns

Posted by PP at the SDWC

September 7, 2008

While I was busy conventioning, Rapid City Alderman Bob Hurlbut who is facing his 2nd DUI charge (and his 3rd arrest for it) did the right thing and resigned from office this week, as reported by the Rapid City Weekly News:

“Due to recent circumstances, I believe that it is in the best interest of the city of Rapid City and all involved for me to resign my office as Ward 5 alderman,” he wrote in the letter. “I would like to thank voters in Ward 5 and the citizens for Rapid City for the opportunity they have given me to serve them for the last four years.”

and..

After the meeting Hurlbut, 39, said in a telephone interview that it was time to close this chapter of public service in his life. He said he believes he still has a lot to offer Rapid City and is looking forward to moving up in his employment with NEW. He is currently a customer service representative.

Read it all here.

For Hurlbut, this was a critical first step in healing himself and the Rapid City community. Having demonstrated that he can do the right thing, with time he might find himself in such a position that he’s called to public service once again. But that’s going to come a ways down a road he needs to travel as he resolves other personal difficulties.

We wish him the best in his efforts.

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