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Residents confront Rocky Mount council over recent layoffs, call for accountability
Summary
Two public commenters criticized the council—s handling of city finances and the recent firing of roughly 100 city employees, calling for structural change and demanding accountability from council members and staff. Speakers urged immediate relief measures for laid-off employees and stronger transparency in council processes.
During the public comment period, two speakers pressed the Rocky Mount City Council to explain how recent staff reductions occurred and to take responsibility for decisions they said led to layoffs.
Dr. Khoo told the council that an apparent $80 million drop in the city—s operating budget over two years had gone unnoticed and urged review of internal procedures, particularly the Committee of the Whole, which he said should be structured to…
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