Monday, it was announced DeWitt County Board member Nate Ennis had resigned his post. 

Citing his growing family in a written statement, Ennis also pointed to his professional career that is taking up a lot of his time as well. He wrote:

I am resigning my seat on the DeWitt County Board effective at noon on Monday, August 23, 2021. 

It has been a privilege to serve, however, my family has to come first. Since my election in December 2018: I have changed careers, gotten married, watched the birth of my now almost 9-month-old son, and we are just a few months away from the birth of our daughter. When I started this term, I could serve full-heartedly and without reserve, that has since changed. Someone serving in this role should be able to offer more to it than I have been able to for the last year.  

In deep prayer and consultation with my friends and family, I have come to this decision. I really believe in finishing what you start, but life gives you moments where tough decisions have to be made for the good of something else. Today, I choose my family. 

DeWitt County Board Chair Terry Ferguson understands Ennis' circumstances and calls it unfortunate. He says they'll notify the DeWitt County Republicans to fill the vacancy.

Ennis also led the Public Safety Committee of the County Board. Ferguson told Regional Radio they are in the process of reshuffling their committees.

The DeWitt County Board has a special meeting set for Thursday, September 9.