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Town clerk completes certification week; parks director search advances amid staff turnover discussion

Spruce Pine Town Council · August 11, 2026
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Summary

Staff announced clerk Marsha completed the first week of certified municipal clerks training and that a parks/recreation director finalist is in talks; staff also addressed recent turnover and invited direct conversations about workplace concerns.

Staff congratulated clerk Marsha on completing her first week of certified municipal clerks training and said she is set to finish the certification in March: "She just completed her 1st week of certified municipal clerks training last week, and, she is set to finish that training up in March."

Staff also reported that interviews for parks, recreation and tourism director narrowed to a front-runner and that conversations continue with that candidate. In a broader personnel discussion, staff defended hiring choices, noted prior turnover that preceded the current manager's arrival and invited council members and staff to meet privately if they had concerns about workplace issues.