VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Taylor Adams, deputy city manager for Virginia Beach, has resigned from the city.
Multiple city council members said they were notified of Adams's resignation Monday morning in an email from City Manager Patrick Duhaney.
Adams told News 3 he resigned to assume a leadership role as President and CEO in an organization outside of the Commonwealth.
At this time, it's unknown which exact organization Adams is heading to, but according to Virginia Beach City Council member Michael Berlucchi, it's an "economic development organization."
Adams has been with the City of Virginia Beach for eight years and was serving as deputy city manager for economic vitality.
"This is an incredible opportunity that was just right for our family and we couldn't pass it up. We've loved our time in Virginia Beach, love the city, [and] can't say enough good things about the business community here," Adams said.
Adams didn't tell News 3 when his last day with the city would be, but his contract with his new organization becomes effective on July 1.
According to the email from Duhaney, Adams's last day with the city will be around mid to late June.
Virginia Beach City Council member Rocky Holcomb also confirmed Adams's resignation and called it, "A big loss for the city."
"His departure is a loss for our city," Berlucchi told News 3. "He served our community well."
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