2026年3月4日, 达林顿任命78岁的前市长罗纳德·沃德(Ronald Ward)为临时市经理, Darlington appointed former mayor Ronald Ward, 78, as interim city manager on March 4, 2026, to ensure stability after Lenessa Hawkins’ departure.

达林顿市议会于2026年3月4日任命78岁的前市长Ronald Ward担任临时市政经理, The Darlington City Council appointed former mayor Ronald Ward, 78, as interim city manager on March 4, 2026, following the departure of former city manager Lenessa Hawkins in December. 沃德(Ward)在担任市长20年后于2004年退休, 同意在获得永久替补时遇到挑战后返回。 Ward, who retired in 2004 after two decades as mayor, agreed to return amid challenges in securing a permanent replacement. 任命他的目的是在寻找一名永久城市管理人员的过程中确保领导层的稳定,因为城市正面临对治理和公共服务连续性的持续关切。 His appointment aims to ensure leadership stability during a search for a permanent city manager, as the city faces ongoing concerns about governance and public service continuity.