The D.C. Council gathered in a closed session this afternoon to discuss the possible resignation of Council Chair Kwame Brown, where a “somber” Brown confirmed that he’d resign. He hasn’t resigned yet, though, nor was a successor discussed at the meeting.

Councilmember Mary Cheh (D-Ward 3) presided over the meeting with her colleagues, which was closed to the press, to discuss the bank fraud charge Brown is facing and the consequences of it.

According to Councilmember Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6), Brown, who was accompanied by his lawyer, spoke about the situation he faces. Wells would only say that he was “business-like” and “somber,” but that Brown had not yet resigned and that a possible successor had not been discussed. Others said that Brown said the he would resign, but the question remains as to when that will happen.

Once he resigns and notifies the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics, the scramble to fill his seat will begin. Rumors are flying around the Wilson Building as to who would replace him until a special election can be held; some say Councilmember Phil Mendelson (D-At Large) is a likely choice, but Councilmember Vincent Orange (D-At Large) has also been lobbying for support.

Wells said that Brown would speak to the media later today.

UPDATE, 4:15 p.m.: Brown emerged from his office just past 4 p.m. but said that he would have a statement tomorrow. Before he came out of his office, his staff could be seen gathering, and they chanted “Kwame!” prior to him exiting.