Radford City Council member Onassis Burress has submitted his letter of resignation from the council, ending his four-year term after 15 months.
Burress’s resignation was effective Oct. 31, 2021.
He said in his letter of resignation that he has accepted a new job position in Florida and will be moving from the area.
During his tenure on the council, Burress served on the Recreation Commission. Prior to taking office as a council member, he served the Radford Chamber of Commerce as its president and as a member of the chamber board.
Radford Mayor David Horton said, “We are thankful for Mr. Burress’s service to Radford and wish him the best in his new endeavor.”
Burress said, “Radford will always hold a special place in my heart and life as it welcomed me in with open arms and allowed me to serve the city in various capacities. For that, I will be forever grateful.”
