The longtime councilor has ended her 18-year service, promising to continue supporting the Muscogee County community and her replacement.

In a move that came hours after Judy Thomas’ resignation, a majority of the City Council voted to put John Anker onto the 10 member body. It was a divisive vote which saw Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson and several other councilors try to put off a decision for at least two

In Tuesday’s City Council meeting, a majority (6-3) of the City Council voted to put John Anker as part of the board.