In the past seven years, Buchanan has seen eight town managers come and go through its municipal building situated in the heart of the small town, tucked into a curve of the James River about 30 miles north of Roanoke.
As for what, or who, has propelled this revolving door, multiple former and current town officials, managers and residents point the finger at longtime town council member Jamie Manspile, citing what they say is his disregard for protocol, policy and professionalism.
“Jamie wants to run everything,” said former town council member Mike Burton. “He wants to be in charge, to tell everybody what to do.”…