Orange County Supervisors will be searching for a new county administrator.
On Wednesday, Ted Voorhees was hired by the Chapel Hill Town Council as the North Carolina town’s manager. He will begin his new position Aug. 11.
“I am deeply honored to work alongside mayor Anderson, the town council, and Chapel Hill’s dedicated team of public servants to advance the council’s vision of building a connected, sustainable, and welcoming community where everyone can thrive,” Voorhees said in a release shared by the town. “I look forward to deepening collaborative partnerships with community organizations, the University, local businesses, and residents that will shape our shared future and strengthen the bonds that make Chapel Hill home.”
Voorhees has been the Orange County Administrator since August 2020, but is no stranger to North Carolina government. He was the deputy city manager in Durham for more than 10 years and worked as the city manager in Fayetteville for three.
In a press release issued by Orange County officials, Vorhees was said to have helped the county emerge from the pandemic as a stronger, more dynamic organization.
“Ted will be sorely missed,” Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairman Mark Johnson said. “His leadership over the past several years has moved Orange County forward and created an organization that is well positioned for future success. We appreciate his efforts. I have enjoyed working with him and the Orange County Board of Supervisors joins me in wishing him all the best in North Carolina.”
Vorhees will continue to serve as county administrator through Aug. 8 after which deputy county administrator Glenda Paul will serve in an interim capacity. She had planned to retire this year after 14 years with the county.
It’s unknown what path the supervisors will take to search for a new administrator. In the past, the county has opted to use a search firm and also hired from within. The board will next meet July 8.
