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Council approves contract amendments extending city managers guaranteed term through 2029 after split votes
Newton City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary
After closed session, the Newton City Council voted to amend City Manager Sean Hoviss contract guaranteeing it through 2029 and removing a lump-sum payout if just cause for termination was not included; the motion drew recorded split votes.
The Newton City Council on July 15 approved amendments to City Manager Sean Hoviss employment contract that guarantee the contract through 2029 and remove a lump-sum payout if "just cause" is not listed as a reason for termination. The action followed a closed session called under North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11(6).
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