West Lake Hills City Council unanimously approved Brian Plunkett Oct. 28 to fill the vacant Place 2 City Council position. The position has been vacant since former council member Taylor Holcomb resigned Oct. 1 to take a job in Houston, City Planner Ashby Grundman said.

"Having lived here so long, I think it's right to put energy into the city—I love it out here." -Brian Plunkett

Plunkett, who has lived in West Lake Hills for 16 years, said he is excited to connect to the community through his new role. "I think this is a great opportunity to get involved," Plunkett said. "Having lived here so long, I think it's right to put energy into the city—I love it out here." Plunkett is retired and serves on the West Lake Hills Zoning and Planning Commission as a commissioner. "Getting involved with ZAPCO has been a great experience," Plunkett said. "I've seen that choosing ordinances that keep the city as special as it is can be a challenge and I want to be a part of it." Plunkett will be sworn in at the Nov. 11 City Council meeting. His term will expire May 2016 .