After 22 years of public service, Hidalgo Mayor John David Franz (center) is stepping down from office.
After 22 years of public service, Hidalgo Mayor John David Franz is stepping down from office.
Franz made the announcement at the Hidalgo City Commission meeting on Tuesday evening.
The announcement follows months of controversy.
A recent story by the McAllen Monitor shows that Franz failed to attend several recent city commission meetings.
A new mayor is expected to be elected in May.
Action 4 News will have the full story during our 10 p.m. newscast.