CHADBOURN — The Town of Chadbourn has selected David Wise as its next town manager following a formal vote recorded in the town’s June meeting minutes. Wise, who has held administrative and planning roles in several North Carolina municipalities, is expected to begin work immediately as the town continues efforts to stabilize operations and rebuild staff capacity.
According to the town’s agenda packet and official action summary, board members approved Wise’s hiring during a closed‑session personnel discussion before returning to open session to finalize the decision. The vote marks the end of a months‑long vacancy in the manager’s office.
Wise’s background includes service in Rocky Mount and Roanoke Rapids, where state employment records list him in planning, zoning, and community development roles. He also holds Certified Zoning Official credentials through the UNC School of Government, a qualification commonly required for municipal land‑use administration.
In addition to his North Carolina experience, Wise has worked in administrative and redevelopment roles in Colorado and Illinois, with a focus on historic structures and downtown revitalization. Public records and professional listings show experience in restoring early‑20th‑century buildings and coordinating mixed‑use redevelopment projects.
Chadbourn has faced repeated turnover in key positions over the past year, including the resignation of its previous manager and ongoing challenges maintaining a full administrative staff. The hiring of a permanent manager is expected to bring continuity as the town moves into its new fiscal year.
Wise is scheduled to meet with department heads and begin reviewing ongoing projects, according to the town’s meeting documentation. No start‑date adjustments or contract amendments were listed in the public record.
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