 There is a change of leadership coming to Crosby as embattled Mayor Jim Hunter resigned from the post in a letter given to the city council dated August 25. Hunter has been facing calls to step down since he was arrested last March on charges of theft by swindle, assault with a dangerous weapon and lawful gambling, fraud, all of which are felonies. The resignation was announced at Monday night's council meeting and was effective immediately. Hunter's attorney says the divisiveness in Crosby is part of what led to the through the resignation. Crosby is a city that's facing many opportunities but very serious challenges as well and just the constant divisiveness. I mean I've I was at a couple of the meetings that people would constantly show up you know essentially trying to harass the mayor the actions of others on the county. Then it goes some people just an attitude of constant confrontation and that there was a lot of people down. I wouldn't want to put up with that all the time. While there is no state statute on who is to replace a mayor who has resigned councilman Ron Prusik will serve as acting mayor until a new mayor is appointed by the city council. That is expected to come at the next council meeting on September 11th. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.