July 29, 2024 City of New Bern 300 Pollock St. New Bern, NC 28560  Honorable Mayor, Fellow Aldermen, City Manager, and City Clerk,  Our North Carolina Senator, Jim Perry, resigned his position on July 2nd, 2024. On July 23rd, Iv was nominated by the 2nd Senatorial District Committee to serve the remainder of his unexpired term. This nomination went to the Governor for appointment. If the Governor does not act, the appointment automatically becomes effective July 31st, 2024. Since I cannot serve in two elected offices simultaneously, please accept this as my resignation as the Ward 6 Alderman for the City of New Bern l'am humbled by the faith and confidence the citizens of Ward 6 placed in me andl I am truly honored to have served them in this role. Jenvisioned the position of Alderman as a neighbor serving neighbors. As the next North Carolina State Senator representing Craven, Beaufort, and Lenoir Counties, ly will take this mentality and work ethic with me to continue to serve the people of Eastern North Carolina. Ith has truly been a pleasure to work with all of you to keep New Bern a great place to live, work, and play! Please contact me iflcan be of any assistance in my new role.  effective Tuesday, July 30th, 2024.  In Your Service,  Robert  BrinsonJr  125-u3A  (Bob) W.