ALLIANCE, Neb. (AP) – An Alliance City Council member has announced he’s resigning after 15 years in office. KNEB-AM reports Dan Kusek submitted his resignation Thursday, citing family and work issues. His last day on the council will be Sept. 30, the last day of Alliance’s 2011 fiscal year. The four remaining council members will select a replacement to fill out the 14 months left on Kusek’s term.