Ken Clark, Galveston County Precinct 4 commissioner, died May 8 after a stint in the hospital due to health issues. He was 58 years old.

“Today is a sad day for League City, Galveston County and Precinct 4,” League City Mayor Pat Hallisey said in a League City news release. “Clark leaves behind a legacy of constantly working and striving to improve our county and our community, particularly in the area of transportation and mobility.”

Clark has been Precinct 4's commissioner since 1998. He has served as chair of the Houston-Galveston Area Council's Transportation Policy Council, which helps direct millions of dollars in grant funding to transportation projects across the Greater Houston area, according to the release.

“Ken Clark was a friend and mentor to many of us,” said Andy Mann, League City council member and friend of Clark, in the release. “He was always there for us, but more importantly, he was always ready to help with projects that improved the lives of the citizens of League City. Our deep condolences go out to his wife and the rest of his family. Ken served as a sterling example of a public servant, father and husband. We honor his service to our city and grieve his passing. We take solace in the belief that his suffering has ended and that we will see him again.”

Clark was married for 34 years to his wife, Sherry Clark, with whom he had seven children.