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Garner town manager to step down

Garner officials said the city and Town Manager Rodney Dickerson have agreed to a mutual separation. Dickerson has worked in town government for 26 years and served as Garner's town manager since March of 2016.

Posted 2024-02-28T07:49:39+00:00 - Updated 2024-02-28T03:30:00+00:00

Town of Garner, town manager agree to part ways

WRAL staff

The Town of Garner on Tuesday announced they will part ways with their town manager.

Garner officials said the city and Town Manager Rodney Dickerson have agreed to a mutual separation.

Dickerson has worked in city government for 26 years and served as town manager since March of 2016.

“As town manager, Mr. Dickerson led the Town through the difficult COVID-19 pandemic. He also guided the Town through completion of several major bond projects, oversaw key property acquisitions and had numerous other significant accomplishments that have helped make Garner a great place to be,” a spokesperson said in a statement provided to WRAL News. “During his tenure, three Town departments achieved national accreditation or re-accreditation—Public Works, Police, and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources.”

Dickerson’s last day will be Friday, March 1.

Jodi Miller will serve as interim town manager beginning at 4 p.m. on Friday, according to officials.

It is unclear what led to the two sides agreeing to part ways.