STUART — Stuart Mayor Christopher “Doc” Collins has resigned from his position to run for the Martin County Commission, citing a city charter requirement that mandates elected officials step down before seeking another office.
Collins announced his resignation in a letter addressed to residents, ending his tenure after four years on the City Commission.
“It is with a full heart and deep gratitude that I submit my resignation as your City Commissioner and Mayor. Serving you over the past four years has been one of the greatest honors of my life, and I am profoundly thankful for the trust you placed in me,” Collins wrote…