A long-serving chairman of one of Chattanooga’s bond boards stepped down Tuesday night amid questions about his residency and eligibility to serve.
Health, Education and Housing Facilities Board Chairman William Bulls III resigned after serving 27 years on the board, according to City Attorney Wade Hinton.
The resignation came after council members and residents started questioning whether Bulls lives in a $427,000 home in the unincorporated portion of East Brainerd, or in a beauty supply store inside the city limits.
It means the City Council has to fill four spots on the board, which oversees tax breaks for affordable housing projects in the city.
The board now has three vacancies and board member Hicks Armor’s term is expired.