Lexington, NC

Lexington operates under a council-manager form of government. Under this form of government, the city council determines city policies & ordinances. The city manager is hired by the city council to put those policies & ordinances into action, to oversee the day-to-day operations of the city & appoint department leaders to ensure city staff delivers services.  

An administrative team works collaboratively under the leadership of the city manager to support city council in meeting its duties and responsibilities, oversee departments that deliver services to residents & utility customers, manage a multimillion annual budget and work with over 20 appointed boards and commissions.

City Administration Staff 

Johnnie Taylor, City Manager
Nick A. Geis, Assistant City Manager
Emily Jackson, CMC, NCCMC, City Clerk

Kassaundra S. Lockhart, Organizational Advancement Administrator
Derwin Hargrave, Marketing & Communications Manager