Former Elgin mayor pleads guilty to theft charge

 Former Mayor of Elgin, Christopher Cannon

KXAN
by: Julianna Russ
Posted: Jun 28, 2023 / 04:05 PM CDT
Updated: Jun 28, 2023 / 10:39 PM CDT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Former Mayor of Elgin, 38-year-old Christopher Cannon, pleaded guilty to a theft of property charge June 20, according to the Travis County District Attorney’s Office. The charge was a third-degree felony.

“From January 27, 2015, through August 21, 2019, Mr. Cannon, a licensed insurance agent, acquired payments from the company Baker’s Backhoe Services but failed to submit those payments to obtain insurance policies,” the DA’s office said.

Cannon was indicted in April 2022 by a Travis County grand jury and arrested by the Elgin Police Department in May 2022. According to the DA’s office, the Texas Department of Insurance investigators assisted with the arrest.

Cannon’s attorneys responded to KXAN’s request for a statement, which can be read in full below.

Chris Cannon deeply regrets his actions that lead to the charges filed in this case. He hopes his guilty plea provides some closure to those involved. He plans to pay everything back and rebuild the trust he once had with his family, friends and the City of Elgin.

Hines & Holub – Attorneys at law