The Grayson City Council has appointed local realtor and broker Katie Mitchell to fill the unexpired term of councilman Marcus Hinton.

Mitchell was unanimously approved for the appointment at the council's meeting Monday night. She was sworn in at the start of the meeting and then took her place on the council.

Hinton resigned his seat because of a job change.

Mitchell's appointment will last through the end of the year. To hold on to the seat, Mitchell will have to qualify in August for the November election. Mitchell said she plans to enter the race.