Cabarrus County Manager Sean Newton Dismissed by Board of Commissioners

Board votes 3–2 to remove Newton, who had been in the position just a few months.

Aug 19, 2025

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Sean Newton was hired as county manager in March. Photo credit: Cabarrus County

The Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners voted Monday night to terminate County Manager Sean Newton for cause following a lengthy closed-session meeting. The dismissal took effect immediately.

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