The Bull City's new leader has been named and will take over when current city manager, Wanda Page retires and the end of the year.
Monday night, Durham City Council appointed W. Bowman 'Bo' Ferguson as the next city manager. Ferguson is currently serving as a deputy city manager.
According to a news release from the city, Ferguson has been in his current position since 2013 had has been responsible for leading four departments, which includes the Police, Fire, Emergency Communications, and the Community Safety Departments. Outgoing city manager Page created the Public Safety portfolio in 2021.
"I am honored and humbled to be appointed as Durham's next city manager," Ferguson said. "Since 2013, I have enjoyed being a part of this amazing community, where I've worked, lived, and raised my family. To have the opportunity to serve as city manager in the city that I'm so deeply committed to, is a dream come true for me. I've been a witness and a participant in Durham's transformation over the past decade, and I'm excited to see us continue to build on our progress and ensure all our residents can benefit from and participate fully in Durham's successes."
Ferguson's city manager appointment is effective January 1, 2025, at a salary of $297,000.
Ferguson served as City Manager for Hendersonville from 2008 until 2013.
