Resigning after two decades of service to Princeton municipal government, Place 5 Councilmember Steve Deffibaugh thanks the city and his colleagues. Bob Wieland/Princeton Herald 

He was the mayor. Every December he’s Santa Claus. He served as a police officer, as Collin County’s fire marshal and retired from the Princeton Fire Department as assistant chief. A Marine, he spearheaded the annual Toys for Tots drive in Princeton. 

The Steven and Judy Deffibaugh Community Center, a former Methodist church on 4th Street, is named for him and his late wife.

Now Steve Deffibaugh has stepped down from City Council, ending service that began two decades ago.

In a letter dated Oct. 4, Deffibaugh said his resignation was effective Oct. 14, and he came before the City Council’s Oct. 26 meeting to thank his former colleagues.

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