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Resident alleges Gaston County sheriff overspent budget by $3 million; commissioners note ongoing oversight
Summary
At the Sept. 19 meeting, resident Todd Hostetler alleged the Gaston County Sheriff's Office overspent its budget by more than $3 million and urged an outside investigation; the board said the county manager and sheriff meet monthly and are providing documents as part of oversight.
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. ' A Gaston County resident accused Sheriff Chad Hawkins's administration of overspending the sheriff's office budget by more than $3 million at the county commissioners' Sept. 19 meeting and urged an outside investigation.
Todd Hostetler addressed the board during citizens recognition and said, "I've heard this is over $3,000,000 he overspent his…
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