Wilmer Melton named next Kannapolis City Manager

Kannapolis City Council taps 25-year city veteran to succeed longtime manager Mike Legg.

Wilmer Melton will take over as Kannapolis’ next city manager next month. Photo courtesy of City of Kannapolis.

This story has been adapted from a City of Kannapolis news release.

The Kannapolis City Council on Wednesday appointed Wilmer Melton as the next City Manager, selecting a familiar and deeply rooted leader to guide the city through its next chapter.