The city council filled the vacant Mayor Pro Tempore post following Phillips' resignation, naming a council member to the role by unanimous vote.
August 25, 2025: Appointment of Matt Fields as Mayor Pro Tempore
The story
Royston City Council placed the appointment of a new Mayor Pro Tempore on its August 25 meeting agenda, following the resignation of Phillips.
At that meeting, Councilman Pressley moved to nominate Matt Fields as the new Mayor Pro Tempore, and the council approved the appointment 5-0.
What happened
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Consideration of appointing a new Mayor Pro Tempore.
Motion was made by Councilman Pressley to nominate Matt Fields as the new Mayor Pro Tempore.
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