Orange County Thanks Ted Voorhees for Service, Wishes Him Well in New Role By: Orange County Communications Department
After more than five years in the position, Orange County Administrator Theodore “Ted” Voorhees has accepted a new role as Town Manager for the Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Mr. Voorhees joined the Orange County team in April 2020, and helped it emerge from the pandemic as a stronger, more dynamic organization. Orange County appreciates his dedicated service and wishes him well in his new role. “Ted will be sorely missed,” said R. Mark Johnson, Chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors. “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,” he added. To facilitate a smooth transition, Deputy County Administrator Glenda Paul will assume the interim role until a new County Administrator is selected by the Board of Supervisors.
Orange County Public Works to Update Name to “Orange County General Services Department” By: Orange County Communications Department
The Orange County Public Works Department is updating its name to the “Orange County General Services Department.” This change is in line with industry standards and will better describe the mission and purpose of the department. In the governmental context, the term “Public Works” often indicates an agency whose tasks include road maintenance and utility provision (such as water and sewer). Orange County does not maintain any roads or provide any utilities (with the exception of broadband internet provided by FiberLync). The new name better reflects the primary functions of the department, which are largely supportive of other departments, and include buildings and grounds maintenance, custodial services, and capital projects management. Regardless of name, the department will continue to provide top-notch services to staff and the public.
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OCI July 2025
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