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Pitt County commissioners dismantle Leroy James Farmers Market advisory board after vendor complaints
Summary
After public comments alleging retaliation and a county manager report citing volatility and inconsistent vendor participation, the Pitt County Board of Commissioners voted to dissolve the Leroy James Farmers Market advisory board and direct the market manager and county staff to provide recommendations based on data and vendor input.
Pitt County commissioners voted Jan. 13 to dismantle the advisory board that oversees the Leroy James Farmers Market and directed the market manager and county staff to return with recommendations based on vendor and community input.
The action followed a public comment from Malcolm Heath, a former vendor and advisory-committee member, who alleged vendors were retaliated against for expressing disagreement with county officials, that farm inspections promised by early January had not been completed, and that some applications had been rejected without inspection. Heath said documentation was available to support his claims.
County Manager Gallagher, reporting on the market, told the board she had met with vendors and observed the advisory committee and expressed concern…
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