Oct 20, 2015 · Precursor

Council accepts Atkinson's resignation 3-2 and approves 90 days' pay

The council voted 3-2 to accept Atkinson's resignation. Council members Elisha Demerson, Randy Burkett and Mark Nair voted in favor; Mayor Paul Harpole and Council Member Brian Eades voted against. The council unanimously approved paying Atkinson for 90 days after his last day.^[1]

W. Jarrett Atkinson Elisha Demerson Mark Nair

Leadership & governance

What the sources say

✓ Verified
The council voted 3-2 to accept the resignation: Demerson, Burkett and Nair for; Mayor Harpole and Eades against.^[1]
Votes for
3
Votes against
2
✓ Verified
The council unanimously approved paying Atkinson for 90 days after his official last day. The dollar amount was not reported.^[1]
Pay days
90
⚠ Sources differ
Reports give different dates for Atkinson's last day.
Reported value 1[1]
0
2015-11-10
1
2015-11-17
With vacation
2015-11-26
On October 20, Mayor Harpole said Atkinson asked to stay through November 10 or 17; with vacation time his last day could be November 26
Reported value 2[2]
Date
2015-11-17
ABC 7 Amarillo reported that November 17 was Atkinson's last day