SUMMERFIELD, N.C. — Summerfield made a move to try to get back on track after the entire town staff resigned.
Mayor Tim Sessoms said the town named Dana Luther as the interim town manager, who will also serve as the town's finance officer.
"I am honored to have been considered and offered the position of Interim Town Mgr and Finance Officer for the Town of Summerfield, and I am very appreciative of Council's support and kind words throughout the process. As a current Summerfield resident and former Summerfield Interim Town Mgr and Finance Officer, I wanted to facilitate as smooth of a Mgr transition as possible while the Town Council works diligently to secure a permanent Mgr," Luther said in a statement.
You might remember hearing about mass resignations within the town recently.
The entire town staff resigned last month, blaming the mistreatment of current town manager Scott Whitaker.
It should come as no surprise that it’s now impacting town services. A sign hangs on the town hall, saying all planning services are paused until further notice. The department handles permits and zoning requests.
Earlier this week, Sessoms said the town was working to hire an outside company to get temporary help as it tries to restaff its offices.
The mayor said Thursday night he's sad about the state of affairs.
Former town manager Whitaker shared a statement about his time in the role.
"I learned a lot, laughed a lot, and managed a lot. I experienced remarkable classmates/coworkers here, supportive teachers/Council members, and some downright bullies, which will always be part of growth. But oh the friends I've made," he wrote in part.
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