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Haney appointed as Cumberland County public information director

By Staff Report, posted 4 years ago

Assistant County Manager Brian Haney, who previously served as the assistant county manager in Harnett County and as a reporter for the Daily Record, recently took on the role of public information director for Cumberland County. Additionally, Haney is currently serving as the county’s interim HR director. Haney officially assumed the position on April 18. As Assistant County Manager for General Government & Stewardship, his portfolio covers Human Resources, Finance, Parks & Recreation, Public Information and the Crown Complex.

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