Blue Ridge council accepts resignation, places employee on leave and names interim city administrator

Apr 8, 2026

After executive session the council accepted Vance Lipke's resignation and placed him on administrative leave for 90 days; the council also appointed Joni Lawrence as interim city administrator.

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Following an executive session, the Blue Ridge City Council accepted the resignation of an employee and made a short-term administrative appointment.

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