Flower Mound councilman who resigned faces criminal investigation
The Denton County Sheriff’s Department is conducting a criminal investigation of a former Flower Mound councilman who resigned last week.
Jim Pierson suddenly resigned from the council. Pierson could not be reached for comment.
Capt. Orlando Hinojosa, a spokesman for the sheriff’s department, did not provide additional details in an email to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
“At the request of the Flower Mound Police Department, the Denton County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a criminal investigation of a former Flower Mound City Council Member. At this time there will be no additional information released.”
According to the Cross Timbers Gazette, Pierson sent an email to Mayor Steve Dixon and council members saying that he was resigning immediately.
During the May 12 meeting, Dixon said he spoke to Pierson on the phone, but he did not say why he resigned.
In an email, Dixon said he contacted Pierson upon receipt of his resignation to confirm when it was effective. He said he and Pierson didn’t discuss the reason.
Pierson was elected in 2019 and had another year left in his term.
Flower Mound is taking applications to fill the vacant Place 1 council seat until May 24.
This story was originally published May 21, 2021 at 5:45 AM.