From Raleigh to Fayetteville, reaction pours in after Chauvin found guilty in George Floyd s death
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Reaction poured in from George Floyd s native Fayetteville to Raleigh and across the state on Tuesday after a jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin I appreciate the jury s work for justice, Gov. Roy Cooper said in a tweet. George Floyd s death shouldn t have happened and we must continue to work to bring positive change to our state and country.
I appreciate the jury’s work for justice. George Floyd’s death shouldn’t have happened and we must continue to work to bring positive change to our state and country. - RC Governor Roy Cooper (@NC Governor) April 20, 2021
Durham Police Chief Cerelyn CJ Davis takes top Memphis law enforcement job Charlie Innis, The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.)
Apr. 19 DURHAM Durham Police Chief Cerelyn C.J. Davis will leave the Bull City to become the top cop in Memphis, Tennessee, the City of Memphis announced Monday morning. She s the right person to lead this department here in Memphis. She has an outstanding career in law enforcement, as an officer and as a leader, Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said in a recorded announcement. She has a strategic vision for reducing violent crime.
Davis has been Durham s chief for five years. Her exit will follow a year of record gun violence in the city.
After 33 years of working for the City of Durham, Wanda Page named new city manager Julian Shen-Berro, The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.)
Mar. 16 After working in Durham city government for over 33 years, most recently as interim city manager, Wanda Page will now guide North Carolina s fourth largest city.
The Durham City Council unanimously named Page as its new city manager Monday night, cementing her role in the administration after more than five months spent as the interim manager.
Page replaces Tom Bonfield, who retired in September after about 12 years as Durham s city manager.
Page, a Durham native, has worked in Durham city government since 1987, when she was hired as a senior staff accountant. She has fulfilled many roles during her time in Durham, including working as assistant finance director/controller, internal audit director, assistant city manager and deputy city manager.
Durham City Council Names a New City Manager
New Durham City Manager Wanda Page
Durham City Council by unanimous vote Monday named interim City Manager Wanda Page to the position permanently.
Pageâs selection during Mondayâs special council meetingâheld âto consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, and other attributes of one or more candidates for the position of City Managerââcomes just one month after city leaders had contacted a firm to begin a national search.
âThis is an opportunity of a lifetimeâto lead an organization that I truly love that serves the needs of a community that I truly love,â Page said in a press release. âWhile recovery from the economic and personal effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has been my strong focus over the past six months, other issues the city faces, like many other cities across the country, are just as complex. Creating a safer community continues to be high on
Mar. 16 After working in Durham city government for over 33 years, most recently as interim city manager, Wanda Page will now guide North Carolina's fourth largest city. The Durham City Council unanimously named Page as its new city manager Monday night, cementing her role in the administration after more than five months spent as the interim manager. Page replaces Tom Bonfield, who retired in .