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Cary residents demand transparency and investigations after revelations about former town manager
Summary
Dozens of residents urged Cary leaders to pursue independent audits and accountability after public records and public comments raised questions about a land purchase, tuition reimbursement and the former town manager’s severance. The council noted a state auditor review and promised records are being posted online.
Dozens of Cary residents used the council’s public comment period on Jan. 8 to press elected leaders for transparency and possible personnel accountability after recent disclosures about the former town manager’s actions.
Several speakers cited public-records reporting and written submissions alleging excessive spending, questionable land purchases and tuition reimbursements. The clerk read 18 written comments that raised allegations including a roughly $1,580,000 land purchase, unexplained tuition reimbursements, and concerns about consulting relationships and internal controls. The clerk’s summary asked for audits and increased transparency.
“Now that we have been made aware, we will be watching you more closely,” said Christine Channer, a Cary resident. Caroline Gibson asked…
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