City Attorney Charlie Peppler has announced his resignation, effective April 30. The interim City Attorney position should be posted on Friday, March 31. Peppler was appointed to the position by former mayor Grover Robinson in July 2021.
Mayor D.C. Reeves said, in a written statement: “I have accepted the resignation of Mr. Peppler as City Attorney. I have a lot of respect for Charlie and his time spent representing Pensacola. I wish him nothing but the best in his future endeavors.”
In his resignation letter, Peppler said, “In line with your statement to me on March 2, 2023, that you desire “to go in a different direction” as to my being the City Attorney, I am resigning effective April 30, 2023.”
He added, “It has been my great honor and privilege to serve as City Attorney, and I will always cherish my time serving in that role.”