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Henderson swears in Hassan T. Kingsberry as city manager and city attorney; resident raises conflict-of-interest concerns
Summary
Hassan T. Kingsberry was sworn in Jan. 13 as Henderson’s city manager and city attorney. During public comment a resident warned that combining the two roles could create a conflict; Kingsberry said he checked with the NC League of Municipalities and the UNC School of Government and would seek outside counsel if needed.
Hassan T. Kingsberry was sworn in as Henderson City Manager and City Attorney at the City Council’s regular virtual meeting on Jan. 13, 2025. Judge J. Henry Banks administered the oath while Mr. Kingsberry’s family stood by, and Apostle Joann Evans offered a prayer following the ceremony.
The swearing-in prompted public comment about potential conflicts created by one person holding both executive and legal authority. Resident Melissa Lemmond told the council she was concerned about appointing a single…
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