Lexington City Manager Terra Greene announces retirement

Lexington, NC – At the January 9, 2023 meeting, City Manager Terra Greene  delivered advance professional notice to Lexington City Council of her retirement intent later in 2023. Ms. Greene has served in the City’s top leadership role since  January 2019, as the first woman and tenth City Manager appointed by City  Council in the City’s 88-year history of the position (ref. 1935). Ms. Greene’s  public service career dedicated to the City of Lexington spans over 25 years with  increasing levels of responsibility and lasting contributions.  

From 2013 to 2018, she served as Assistant City Manager before taking her oath  and accepting appointment as City Manager November 26, 2018. Earlier in her  career beginning 2011, Ms. Greene served as Director of Financial and Information  Services, a dual role associated with additional managerial responsibilities. She  first joined the City of Lexington as Finance Director back in November 1997.  

“Seasons of transition are healthy in leadership. I am honored to provide every  assistance available to the next leader of this incredible organization. My genuine  care for the City of Lexington’s resiliency and progression on this exciting upward  trajectory, as well as my genuine care for the high-caliber workforce ‘runs deep’  over the lifespan of a 25-year commitment. As the time arrives for the next  chapter, my work family is what I will miss most … and yet, I will treasure them  always and the memories of the advancements we accomplished together for the  community we cherish.” quoted City Manager Terra Greene 

Mayor Jason Hayes and Lexington City Council is set to begin a comprehensive  recruitment and interview process for the selection of the next City Manager of  Lexington, NC.