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Mayor and city manager clash over Council Chambers use; Narcan training moved
Summary
A dispute between Mayor Melissa Elliott and City Manager Hassan T. Kingsberry over authority to schedule Council Chambers led to cancellation and relocation of a Narcan administration training; council and manager agreed to a two‑week notice requirement to coordinate events.
HENDERSON, N.C. — A disagreement over who has authority to schedule and manage events in Council Chambers led to a publicized conflict between Mayor Melissa Elliott and City Manager Hassan T. Kingsberry at the Sept. 2 special meeting of the Henderson City Council.
Manager Kingsberry told the council he needs adequate notice—more than a week—to confirm room availability, staffing…
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