Albemarle City Council appoints Darren Rhodes as City Manager

Darren Rhodes has been named the new Albemarle City Manager.

Darren Rhodes has been named the new Albemarle City Manager.

ALBEMARLE , NC – Albemarle City Council has appointed Assistant City Manager Darren Rhodes as the next City Manager.

Former City Manager Todd Clark is retiring after 35 years of local service, and one year with the city.

Rhodes brings more than 30 years of experience at both the local and state levels of government. Prior to joining the City of Albemarle, he served as manager of the North Carolina Rural Planning Program, which focuses on economic development, planning services, and support for cities and towns across the state.

He is also a recipient of the prestigious Old North State Award, presented by the Governor of North Carolina to

As City Manager, Rhodes will oversee the day-to-day operations of the City, which include the electric system, water and wastewater services, landfill facility, public housing department, parks and recreation, police and fire departments, and other traditional municipal services.