In a facebook post on Saturday, recently elected Alderman Jerry Heid resigned his seat on the Board.

Citing the “process, in my opinion, appeared to be orchestrated is the area of concern” on recent issues before the board, Alderman did confirm that he did indeed intend to resign when contacted by the Channel Marker.

Alderman Heid expressed frustration and embarrassment at the end of the recent meeting of the Board that was just held Thursday. Heid added at the meeting that he also had “Concerns that I would enunciate at a later date”

North Topsail Beach has seen heavy debates in the recent week due to Covid-19. Opening the Town back up to short term rentals had been opposed by many citizens and alderman, but the order was ultimately made by the Mayor. Recent budget concerns, procedural, and leadership structure of the Town were all topics spoken about by former Alderman Heid at Thursday’s meeting.

The Board has been in flux since the election in November and now sees another empty seat.

See Heid’s facebook post below.