BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (828newsNOW) — During a special called meeting of the Black Mountain Town Council, council member Doug Hay announced his resignation, effective immediately.
Hay’s announcement at the June 30 meeting followed the adoption of the Black Mountain Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget by Town Council.
Doug Hay reads resignation letter
“Mayor, if you don’t mind, I’d like to read something real quick,” Hay said, about 48 minutes into the meeting.
“Dear Mayor, Town Council staff and community,” Hay read from his council chair. “Serving on the Black Mountain Town Council for nearly six years has been one of the deepest privileges of my life, a responsibility I’ve never taken lightly, and I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together, from strengthening our services and improving our development ordinances to working through the long recovery following [Tropical Storm] Helene.”…