Summerville City Councilman Ricky Hughes announced his resignation from the City Council at the conclusion of Monday night’s meeting, effective July 14, 2025. Hughes stated his intention to seek the position of Summerville Mayor in the upcoming election scheduled for November 4, 2025.
Hughes presented a formal resignation letter to the council, which read: “This is to inform you that I am resigning from the Summerville City Council effective at the conclusion of the City Council meeting held on July 14, 2025, to seek the position of Summerville Mayor in the election to be held November 4, 2025. Thank you to everyone for the experiences and opportunities that have been provided during my time on the City Council as they have certainly prepared me for the position of Mayor.”
A graduate of Chattooga High School and a long-time resident of Summerville, Hughes has served as the Seat 3 Council Member. During his tenure, Hughes highlighted several key accomplishments he helped champion. These include the establishment of a utility rate discount for Summerville senior citizens and significant improvements to the Summerville Recreation Center. Specific projects at the Rec Center under his watch involved:
- Building a splash pad
- New lighting at the ball fields
- Installation of air conditioning for the main recreation center building
- Construction of new pickleball courts
- Adding a top to the Senorise Perry Basketball Courts
Expressing deep passion for Summerville, Hughes stated it would be “an even greater honor to lead the city forward as Mayor.” He outlined three main goals he would prioritize if elected:
- No City Property Tax
- Continued Senior Citizen Discounts
- Improve the City’s Infrastructure
Hughes’s early announcement sets the stage for what is expected to be a pivotal mayoral race in Summerville. The official election is set for November 4, 2025.
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