Town Finance Director Fired

Town of Selma Finance Director Karen Johnson has been terminated from her position by Town Manager Elton Daniels. Johnson was hired in 2015. Photo courtesy The Kenly News

The Town of Selma is searching for a new finance director following the termination of Karen Johnson this week.

Selma Town Manager Elton Daniels told WTSB News on Tuesday that Johnson will be allowed to continue to work until Dec. 31st.  Daniels said the town needed someone with more qualifications.

“We need to go in another direction,” Daniels said. “We wish Karen the best. The town is moving forward and we have a lot of big things in the future. We wanted someone with more experience.”

Johnson has been on the job two years and was making an annual salary of $59,092.07. Before being hired by the Town of Selma, Johnson previously worked for the Town of Fremont in Wayne County.

Daniels said the search for a new finance director is already underway.

The Town of Selma employs a total of 75 full time employees.