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Board debate on New Hanover Community Endowment appointments turns contentious
Summary
Commissioners nominated Shannon Winslow and Justin Burgess to the New Hanover Community Endowment; debate cited requests from endowment leadership for stability but also raised concerns about appointment transparency and alleged intimidation during private conversations.
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners considered several committee appointments and a contested slate for the New Hanover Community Endowment, prompting an extended debate about process and transparency.
Commissioners nominated Shannon Winslow and Justin Burgess to seats on the endowment. One commissioner said the endowment’s new CEO and current chair had asked the county to appoint experienced members to provide…
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