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Zebulon Board of Commissioners Hires Gilbert Todd, Jr., as Town Manager

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 20, 2024
CONTACT: Kaleb Harmon
(919) 823-1833, kharmon@townofzebulon.org
 
Zebulon Board of Commissioners Hires Gilbert Todd, Jr., as Town Manager
 
Zebulon, NC — On Thursday, the Zebulon Board of Commissioners voted to appoint Gilbert Todd, Jr., as Town Manager for the Town of Zebulon. Manager Todd steps into the role after serving as Project Manager for the Zebulon Public Works Department. A military veteran, Manager Todd has over 25 years of previous experience including serving in the United States Air Force and working for the City of Raleigh, Wake County, and the United States Department of Defense. Manager Todd also serves as Discipleship Pastor at Vision Church in Raleigh.
 
“I am excited to announce Gilbert Todd, Jr. has been named our next Town Manager and look forward to the dedicated leadership he will provide for our community,” said Glenn L. York, Mayor of the Town of Zebulon. “Not only does Gilbert bring with him robust experience at the municipal, county, and federal levels, he was born and raised in Zebulon and understands firsthand the rich history and bright future of our Town. As Zebulon continues to grow, Gilbert’s leadership will be essential in building community, forming important relationships, and empowering his team to best serve everyone who chooses to call Zebulon home.”
 
As Manager Todd steps into the role, he looks to address a few key priorities for the Town in his first months of service:
  • Create an equitable, balanced budget formulated through community input that will equip departments and staff with the tools they need to best serve the Zebulon community.
  • Garner feedback from the community to understand their top priorities for the Town government.
  • Explore opportunities to address the short- and long-term infrastructure, business, and housing needs of Zebulon.
  • Meet with county, state, and federal leaders representing Zebulon to discuss how we can work together to best meet the needs of the Town.
 
“As a career public servant and Zebulon native, I am honored to step into this role and help lead the Town in which myself, my wife, and my children call home,” said Gilbert Todd, Jr., Town Manager for the Town of Zebulon. “Whether it’s fostering our budding business climate, improving infrastructure across Town, growing our parks and programming, or better equipping our public safety officers, I know our team is ready to take on whatever challenges and opportunities Zebulon faces next. I’m grateful to the Board of Commissioners for entrusting me with this role and I look forward to continuing to build a Zebulon that serves everyone.”
 
With this announcement, the contract of former Interim Town Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba expires on December 22, 2024. The Town of Zebulon is immensely grateful for Mr. Jaiyeoba’s six months of service and leadership to our community during this critical transitionary period.
 
A headshot and biography for Manager Todd can be found linked.
 
For more information, contact Town of Zebulon Communications Director Kaleb Harmon at kharmon@townofzebulon.org or (919) 823-1833.

Zebulon Board of Commissioners Hires Gilbert Todd, Jr., as Town Manager

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