North Platte city councilman resigning

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. -- A North Platte city councilman is ending his term a few months early. 

Jim Carman has announced his resignation from the council effective following the council's next meeting on Tuesday. 

The Ward 3 councilman said in a statement that he's stepping away to spend more time with his family. 

He's served as the Ward 3 councilman since 2010. Prior to that, he spent eight years as Lincoln County Sheriff and spent over 25 years as a North Platte Police Officer. 

Mayor Brandon Kelliher said he will appoint a new representative to fulfill the remainder of the term.