The Ghent City Commission accepted the resignation of Jason Baute of Carrollton as the city’s attorney during its regular meeting Tuesday, March 13
In a brief letter to Mayor William Mumphrey dated March 5, Baute stated the resignation was effective immediately.
“Thank you for allowing me to serve the City of Ghent,” he wrote, adding that he would transfer any files he has that belong to the city to the new attorney.
The commission then voted 4-0 to hire attorney Alecia Gamm Hubbard for the position.