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Clayton Puts People at the Heart of Workplace Security
For Risk and Safety Officer Jerome Parker, workplace safety comes down to one goal: every Town of Clayton employee should leave work the same way they arrive. “You are dealing with a person’s life,” said Parker. “They have a family. They have kids...
Carolina Journal
Published September 22Judge rules for Smithfield in lawsuit brought by fired cop
A federal judge has ruled in favor of Smithfield in a lawsuit brought by a fired police officer who was also a Johnston County school board member. Monday’s ruling ends the lawsuit Ronald Johnson filed in 2023 against more than 20 defendants.
Town of Clayton Makes Annual Budget Process Easier to Follow
Todd Melton understands that budgets can feel overwhelming. If managing a household budget can be stressful, he knows a Town budget can seem even more intimidating. That's why, as Clayton's Budget Manager, one of his biggest goals is helping people...
Town of Clayton Explores Future of Robertson Mule Building
The Town of Clayton is asking the community to share feedback on the future of the B.M. Robertson Mule Company Building following a public event that explored its history and possible new uses. Residents can now watch From Mules to Memories, review the...
Information Technology Turns Town of Clayton Data Into Useful Tools
Josh Grubb likes things organized. That made a job working with data a natural fit. The Town of Clayton was looking for someone who could bring information together and make it more useful, and Grubb saw an opportunity that matched one of his strengths...