For Paul Ybarra, stepping down as the District 5 alderman this week came down to finding balance.
"It's just coming down to time and needing to prioritize," Ybarra said.
Ybarra announced his resignation on Monday after seven years serving the district.
He said he was recently given a "more substantial responsibility" as the vice president of sales for Tangoe, a global software company.
"I have responsibilities for our European and Middle East operations which has required a lot of global travel for me," Ybarra said. "It's become challenging to balance the 50 to 70 hours I work there, along with trying to be a good father and responsible family man, in general."
Ybarra has two children — 9 and 6 years old — and said he wants to find more time coaching them in their sports.
"You don't get to coach very long in their sports," said Ybarra, who has spent time as the Common Council president during his tenure. "Everyone told me don't miss those years."
Ybarra's last Common Council meeting will be Tuesday night. Shortly after, interested candidates within the district, located on the city's northwest side, will be interviewed for the position.