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Lowell council accepts city manager Tyler's resignation; members praise his service
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Summary
The Lowell City Council unanimously accepted the resignation notice of City Manager Tyler and thanked him for his service. Council discussed next steps including seeking an interim manager and coordinating with the state municipal association ahead of an upcoming budget meeting.
The Lowell City Council voted to accept the notice of resignation from City Manager Tyler and publicly thanked him for his service to the city.
A council member moved to accept the resignation and the motion was seconded. Council members offered remarks of appreciation: one member said, "Tyler, I just wanna say I just came on board in November, but I've enjoyed working with you. I think you've done a wonderful job and, certainly, gonna miss you." The mayor and other members thanked Tyler for his work and wished him well.
Council discussed immediate next steps for managing the vacancy. Members referenced contacting the North Carolina League of Municipalities and considering interim placement while the council conducts a search. The mayor also reminded the council of an upcoming budget meeting on Friday and said staffing plans would be coordinated with that schedule.
What happens next: The council accepted the resignation and will move forward with interim staffing planning and a formal search process; no additional personnel actions were completed at the meeting.
