Town Administrator | Shawn Britt
Shawn Britt serves as the Town Administrator for the Town of Stanfield. Driven by a lifelong commitment to public service and community well-being, Shawn brings leadership, local insight, and administrative dedication to municipal operations.
Educational Background & Local Community Roots
Shawn holds a Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Leadership from Wingate University and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Shawn is also an Iraq War Veteran (OIF 2003–2004). Prior to serving in municipal administration, Shawn spent over 29 years in public education with Stanly County Schools. Serving in various leadership, administrative, and teaching roles—including Social Studies Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, Director of Instructional Technology, and Chief Technology Officer—provided Shawn with a deep appreciation for the community's close-knit values and family-focused culture. This background reinforces Shawn’s community-first approach to local governance—emphasizing open communication, proactive collaboration, and thoughtful planning to serve residents of all ages.
Key Responsibilities & Leadership
As Town Administrator, Shawn serves as the chief administrative officer, overseeing daily municipal operations, supporting the Mayor and Board of Commissioners, and acting as a key liaison between town government, regional agencies, and the community. Main areas of oversight include:
- Fiscal Oversight & Budgeting: Serving as the Town's Budget Officer, managing fiscal year planning, utility billing administration, budget preparation, and financial operations.
- Inter-Agency Governance & Regional Representation: Representing the Town of Stanfield on county-level boards and maintaining collaborative partnerships with local schools, regional emergency services, and community organizations.
- Community Relations & Administration: Providing accessible, transparent service to residents, facilitating public inquiries, resolving municipal issues, and guiding strategic growth while maintaining Stanfield's small-town charm.
Town Clerk | Wanda Yow
Wanda Yow serves as the Town Clerk and Finance Officer for the Town of Stanfield, NC. With over two decades of administrative and municipal service to the Town of Stanfield, Wanda brings dedicated leadership, financial stewardship, and local administrative expertise to town governance.
Municipal Leadership & Service Background
Serving in local government since 2005, Wanda has played a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operational, administrative, and financial management of Stanfield. As Town Clerk and Finance Officer, Wanda provides essential continuity and administrative oversight, serving as an authorized entity administrator and key point of contact for town operations, official governance records, and municipal finance.
Key Responsibilities & Leadership
- Financial Management & Fiscal Stewardship: Serving as Finance Officer, managing municipal financial accounts, official banking authorizations, and financial record-keeping.
- Municipal Governance & Administrative Oversight: Managing official town documentation, municipal meeting records, board resolutions, state and federal system administration (SAM), and public notices.
- Community Relations & Public Service: Facilitating public inquiries, supporting town departments and public recruitment, and serving as an accessible liaison between residents and town leadership.