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Citing personal reasons, Town of Alabama Supervisor Guy Hinkson is stepping down from his elected post.

He informed the Town Board of his decision last night, but he will continue to serve until a successor is appointed, which is the most likely scenario for filling the job. That person would need to seek reelection next fall in order to remain as supervisor.

There was nothing political about his decision, he said.

"I've been going through some personal difficulties," Hinkson said tonight. "The apartment I was in had a fire. I had to find another place to live that night. I moved out of town (to his mother's house in Bergen). I fully intended to complete my term and stay in Alabama."

The fire occurred Aug. 29.

"I really don't want to have to resign," he said. "I've put a lot of work into the issues that will be coming before the board in the next year. But it looks like I'm going to be living (in Bergen) awhile. Life is what it is and you deal with it."

Specifically, he was looking forward to working with colleagues on the proposed wind-power project and the development of an advanced technology park.

Hinkson is a conservative Republican. He had two years left as supervisor.