In a move that marks the beginning of a new chapter in his public service career, Burbank Mayor Nick Schultz has officially announced his resignation from the Burbank City Council. The decision, effective at noon on Monday, November 25, comes as Schultz prepares to assume his new role as a California State Assemblymember on December 2.

Vice Mayor Nikki Perez will act as acting mayor until the official council reorganization meeting on December 16. Schultz commended Perez and the entire City Council for their readiness to navigate the transition. “I have full confidence in Vice Mayor Perez and my colleagues to continue leading Burbank through this period of change,” he said.