Mayor Joe Gibbons read Perdue’s retirement resolution during the meeting. Mayor Gibbons also gave Perdue a key to the City of Lenoir. Mayor Gibbons shared Perdue’s service to the Lenoir including local, state, and church roles.
“This whole community loves Todd Perdue, and we will miss you,” Mayor Gibbons said. “We’ll keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers, Kathryn for sure, as you know, we love her. We thank you for all you have done. Todd has been a great friend, growing up here, Hibriten High School boy, sportsman, golfer, he’s done it all, and he’s been a great leader.”
Perdue said it has been his pleasure for the last 22 years to be able to represent the citizens of Lenoir.
“It wasn’t my intention to quit after 22 years, but my wife’s health needs kind of brought that to the forefront. We needed to make a literal move outside the City to get in housing that was better for her needs at this time,” Perdue said. “I left this council in great shape. You’ve added a wonderful member. I commend you [Councilwoman Rebecca Dellinger] for your willingness to serve on the council. I’m glad David Stevens is able to continue the two years that I had left on my term. That brings excellent knowledge and wisdom to this council.”
Perdue was elected to City Council in 2003. During his tenure he served on various local, regional, and state committees including Caldwell Railroad Commission, Foothills Regional Airport Authority, Deacon and Centennial Foundation Trustee of First Baptist Church of Lenoir, Helping Hands Clinic, Lenoir Rotary Club, North Carolina League of Municipalities Tax and Legislative Action Committee and Risk Management Board of Trustees.
Perdue was also involved with many successful projects including helping create and contributing to the City of Lenoir Greenway and working with City Council on establishing long-term strategies and goals to ensure the fiscal strength and stability of the City. Read the full resolution below.
“The thing I will remember most about my time on Council is how we got along. We never let politics or personal agendas get in the way of doing what was right for the City. I’ll commend the manager, he’s been an excellent manager. Scott you’ve been a pleasure to work with. You guide this Council well. They’re very fortunate to have you. It has been my pleasure. I look back with great memories. I know there are great things ahead for the City.
