He is running to be the next state representative in Texas House District 115, which requires him to vacate his seat. To fill his position, council called a special election for May 4, which drew two candidates, Freddie Guerra and Ramesh Premkumar.
What you need to know
Jun has represented Place 5 on council since his election in 2020. He is required by the Texas Constitution to step down from any held elected office to pursue a different office.
“I’m always looking for ways to better serve the community,” Jun said in a city news release. “Serving on the Coppell City Council was a way to do that, and now I hope I have the opportunity to serve not just Coppell, but other cities as well at the state level.”
Per the news release, Jun has volunteered with a number of local organizations, including his church, the Korean Society of Dallas and the Coppell Lions Club.
What else?
A ceremony is planned at 6:30 p.m. May 14, Jun’s last day on council, with remarks beginning at 7 p.m., according to the news release.
