Boards & Committees
The Town of Valdese has numerous boards and committees available for citizens who would like to serve the community. Find out more by following the link below. A short application is also available for those interested in applying.
The Town of Valdese is Hiring!
The Town of Valdese is an excellent place to work. With friendly co-workers, challenging duties, and an opportunity to interact with the citizens of the best town in America, seeking employment with the Town is a wonderful career decision.
Town Council Meeting
Next Regular Town Council Meeting: May 5, 2025 at 6pm
Valdese Town Hall Council Chambers
The meeting will be live-streamed!
For information on other meetings please go to the Meetings & Agendas Page.
The Town of Valdese welcomes growth and diversity to enhance, while preserving, our existing neighborhoods, natural amenities and rich history for current residents and future generations.
-Town of Valdese Mission Statement adopted April 2, 2018
Valdese, in the heart of Burke County is located in the foothills of Western North Carolina "where the Piedmont meets the Mountains." The Catawba River traverses Burke County west to east creating a wide valley and Lake Rhodhiss. The valley is intersected by I-40, US Highways 64 and 70, and NC Highways 18 and 181. Interstates 26, 77, and 85 are within a 50-mile radius. Founded on the rich traditions of 19th century Waldensian settlers, the Town of Valdese honors the heritage and determination of the Waldenses with its historic attractions, parks and annual events. Bordered by Mineral Springs Mountain to the south and the beautiful waters of Lake Rhodhiss to the north, Valdese is the perfect destination for a small-town experience surrounded by nature. The Town of Valdese website has been created to assist citizens, businesses and visitors with up-to-date information about the services the Town of Valdese provides. Browse our website to see what Valdese has to offer.
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Valdese Mailing Address: PO Box 339, Valdese, NC 28690
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2025 Survey ResultsWelcome new Town Manager, Todd Herms!
The Valdese town council initiated an extensive hiring process to select the best candidate to serve as the next town manager. Hiring a town manager is one of the most important decisions that a council makes. It impacts the effectiveness of the council and the services to the residents and businesses of the town.
The Valdese Town Council is pleased to announce that William “Todd” Herms will serve as the next town manager. The Council voted to appoint Mr. Herms as the town manager at their special called meeting on April 25, 2025, and he is slated to begin in the position on May 1, 2025. Herms was selected from a competitive pool of applicants across the region and state. In the end, the Council chose Herms due to a combination of his education, experience, and personal characteristics.
Herms recently served as County Manager for Alexander County, where he oversaw a $56.6 million budget and most county operations with supervision of more than 500 employees. Prior to Alexander County, he served as the Maiden Town Manager for 16 years. He is a graduate of Western Carolina University with a Master’s in Public Affairs and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science.
Mayor Charlie Watts stated, “We are excited about Todd joining the Town of Valdese as our next town manager. He is a manager with a great reputation among his peers in the state. His experience and knowledge will directly contribute to the projects and opportunities for the town. His successful track record of economic development, as well as his utility and construction management experience, stood out as examples of how he will help the town.”
Mr. Herms said, "I’m truly honored for the opportunity to serve Valdese. This is a special place, and I feel incredibly fortunate to join a dedicated group of elected officials and committed staff members. It’s a great community with an amazing story to tell."
Some highlights and accomplishments include:
Mr. Herms has over 18 years of town management experience, with 16 of those years as town manager with the Town of Maiden.
-Herms assisted with major economic development projects for the Town of Maiden including, billion-dollar projects with Apple, Inc. and Microsoft’s Data Center.
-Recruiting 2,350 jobs across various industries including, automotive, high-tech manufacturing, and data centers.
-Overseeing the design and construction of Maiden’s Town Hall, Police Department, and Fire Station.
The Western Piedmont Council of Governments (WPCOG) assisted the Town of Valdese with the manager search process. The WPCOG is a regional planning, service, and economic development agency owned by and serves the 28 local governments in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba Counties.
