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Council appoints Jennifer Gilbert as acting town administrator and several temporary roles

Packlett Town Council · August 7, 2026
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Summary

Packlett council voted to appoint town clerk Jennifer Gilbert as acting temporary town administrator and to assign additional interim responsibilities (zoning administrator, purchasing agent, flood ordinance administrator) while the council searches for a permanent administrator.

Council moved to appoint Jennifer Gilbert as acting temporary town administrator and to give her additional interim titles including acting zoning administrator and acting purchasing agent. The motions were moved, seconded and approved by voice vote, with council saying the assignments are temporary while the town searches for a permanent administrator.

A councilor prefaced the motion by saying the role would be title-only in some respects and that the council would support Gilbert as she assumed these duties. The council also said it intends to actively recruit for a permanent administrator and that staff and council will assist during the interim period.