Gerringer Resigns From Lafayette City Council

LAFAYETTE, CA — Lafayette City Councilmember Teresa Gerringer announced her plans Friday to step down.

She is resigning as of Jan. 23 for family reasons.

In her letter of resignation, Gerringer wrote:

"It has been my honor to serve the residents of Lafayette for almost 23 years, first as an elected member of the Lafayette School District Governing Board and for the last five years as an elected member of the Lafayette City Council.

"Thank you to the residents of Lafayette for allowing me to represent and work with them, my colleagues on the Council, the excellent Lafayette City staff, the business community, the schools, students, parents, and teachers, and the many committed volunteers and community organizations, all who work together to protect and enhance the quality of life in Lafayette.

"Public service, leadership, solving problems, and helping others has been the most fulfilling professional and volunteer work that I have done."

The City Council will discuss its next steps for filling the seat at its next regular meeting in January.