Hammond, a Captain in the Army National Guard, will serve as the State Casualty Affairs Coordinator stationed at the Joint Force Headquarters in Latham.

Hammond is recommending that Deputy Supervisor Travis McKnight be appointed interim supervisor until the November election.

Hammond was first elected town supervisor in November of 2017 at the age of 21 while still a senior in college.

“The past six years as town supervisor have been the honor of my life, I am so grateful to my community for choosing me to represent them. Although I have performed my duties as supervisor in the past while being called to serve in the National Guard, this assignment calls for more detail and attention. The families of deceased service members are owed my full and undivided attention and support. The taxpayers of Waddington deserve a town supervisor who can give them the same kind of attention and support,” said Hammond.

With Hammond’s resignation the town board will vote to decide who will fill the vacant position of town supervisor until an election can be held next fall.

“I am confident that my deputy supervisor Travis McKnight will be a great leader for the community. I strongly support him to be appointed to fill the role of town supervisor of Waddington.” Hammond said.

Hammond still plans to continue restoring his historic home on Main Street, play music in local bands, and stay heavily involved in the community.

“I love Waddington,” Hammond said. “There really is no place like it, and I cannot wait to see what the future brings to our beautiful town.”