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Greensboro City manager resigns, city officials say

Taiwo Jaiyeoba resigned as city manager, according to the city council who accepted his resignation.
Credit: City of Greensboro

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greensboro City Manager, Taiwo Jaiyeoba resigned as city manager Tuesday, according to the city council who accepted his resignation.

This comes amid potential release of bodycam footage of an incident at his home.

Jaiyeoba started as Greensboro city manager on Feb. 1, 2022.

The city has since released the following statement about his resignation. 

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The City of Greensboro expresses its sincere appreciation to Mr. Jaiyeoba for his dedicated service. His leadership has been pivotal in driving our city's progress and initiatives, and his contributions are deeply valued. As we navigate this transition, Deputy City Manager Chris Wilson will resume the role of interim city manager, a position he held prior to Jaiyeoba’s hiring. The City will begin the search for a permanent successor. During this interim period, we have complete confidence in our capable senior leadership team to ensure the continued efficient delivery of city services. We extend our best wishes to Mr. Jaiyeoba in his future endeavors, thanking him for his dedication to the City of Greensboro.

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