Town
of Abingdon, VA
For Immediate Release
On Wednesday, April 18, 2018, Town Manager, Greg Kelly
resigned from his position, effective May 7, 2018. The Abingdon Town Council
held an Emergency Called Meeting at 12:00PM on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 to
appointed several acting positions. At the meeting, the Town Council appointed
Police Chief, Tony Sullivan, as the Interim Town Manager, and Deputy Clerk, Kim
Kingsley as Acting Town Clerk. Both positions are effective immediately.
The Town Council authorized Mr. Kelly to immediately
launch a nationwide search for the Town Manager position. Mayor Cathy Lowe ask
Mr. Kelly to work with Chief Sullivan, Chuck Banner, Floyd Bailey, Kim
Kingsley, and Stacey Reichler to draft the job description and advertise the
Town Manager vacancy as soon as possible.
During the meeting, each Town Council member gave the
following reflections about Mr. Kelly’s service to the Town of Abingdon, VA:
Mayor, Cathy Lowe- “I have worked with Mr. Kelly since
2006, when he was appointed to the Town Manager position. Greg was first hired
as the Town Attorney and was eager to learn to be the Town Manager. The Town
has had our ups and downs but I appreciate everything you have done not only in
your leadership for the Council but for your leadership for the town employees.
I wish you nothing but the best.”
Vice-Mayor, Rick Humphreys- “Thank you for your service;
you have been a dutiful leader to the Town of Abingdon. Thank you for your
mentorship to the Council; you are a valued member of the Abingdon team. It is
regret that I approve your resignation.”
Council Member, Cindy Patterson-“I wish you all the
best in everything that you do. God bless you.”
Council Member, Bob Howard- “Greg, I appreciate the
job you did as Town Manager, and I thank you for your friendship through the
years. I wish you well in your future endeavors.”
Council Member, Wayne Craig- “Thank for everything
that you did for the town and I appreciate your service.”
Interim Town Manager, Tony Sullivan, will turn over day-to-day
operations of the police department to Lieutenant Jon Holbrook. Lieutenant
Holbrook is a graduated of Virginia Tech, has a graduate certificate from Virginia
Tech in local government, and has been with the Abingdon Police Department for
14 years.
Pictured: Mr. Kelly
Pictured: Chief Sullivan
Pictured: Lt. Holbrook
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