BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont council member Taylor Neild is opting not to run for reelection in the May 2025 municipal election.
Neild, who has served on the council since first being elected in 2019, noted that since he is a proponent of term limits, he felt it was time to give up the Ward One seat he has held for three two-year terms, according to a Thursday morning news release.
He noted in the release that this would give others in the community the chance to serve in local government.
"I believe this is the correct time to relinquish this seat and open it to others who would like to serve," Neild said in the release.
Neild expressed his gratitude to his constituents, saying, "I owe a debt of gratitude and heartfelt thanks to the Ward 1 citizens who allowed me to serve in their honor and trusted me to cast votes in the city’s best interest."
He said he made the decision not to run again after much thought and discussion with his family.
"It is my greatest honor to have worked with the community and other dedicated public servants for more than five years, and I do not regret any of the votes I was trusted to make," he said in the release.
He said he will continue to support the city in his role at H.B. Neild Construction and as a pro-business advocate and would remain open to other opportunities to serve the community.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
