Raleigh-Cary Ranked #2 in US for Young and Rich
Monday I learned that Trust & Will ranked the Raleigh-Cary area as the #2 location in the nation for the young and the rich. The analyzed eight indicators across the 73 most populated millennial U.S. metros to identify where affluent millennials currently reside and where conditions point to future growth. Here is what they said:
“High‑income filers #8 sits in the top 11%, while GDP growth #10 is top 14% and permits #16 top 22%. The lag is high‑value assets #41, lower half of the study. Raleigh’s appeal is a balanced economic base with steady wealth signals and an active building pipeline.”
Emergency Meeting – Manager Resigns
Monday an emergency meeting was called to announce the resignation of Sean Stegall as manager of Cary and name Russ Overton as the interim. The following is the press release:
CARY, NC – Following the December 13 resignation of Sean Stegall, Cary Town Council today appointed Deputy Town Manager Russ Overton to serve as interim town manager. The appointment of a seasoned Cary employee signals a deep focus on the fundamentals of local government management: sound financial stewardship, operational accountability, and reliable service delivery for Cary citizens and visitors. The appointment goes into effect immediately.
“Appointing a long-tenured internal leader provides continuity of operations and stability for our organization, our staff, and our community during this period of transition,” said Mayor Harold Weinbrecht. “On behalf of Cary Town Council, we appreciate Russ stepping in and sharing his deep institutional knowledge and clear understanding of operations during these unprecedented moments in Cary’s evolution.”
Overton, 51, was promoted to deputy town manager and chief operating officer in 2017. He joined the Town of Cary in 1998 as an engineer and held leadership roles in the Engineering department before serving as the Inspections & Permits department director and eventually moving to the Town Manager’s Office as an assistant town manager in 2013.
Overton holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from North Carolina State University and is a licensed Professional Engineer. He is a graduate of the UNC School of Government’s (SOG) Municipal and County Administration Course, the UNC SOG’s Public Executive Leadership Academy (PELA), the Senior Executive Institute (SEI) program at the University of Virginia, ICF – Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance at North Carolina State University, and the Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program, John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, Executive Education. Overton is a member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and is an ICMA Credentialed Manager and a member of the North Carolina City and County Management Association (NCCCMA).
Overton is an avid fisherman raised in Ahoskie, North Carolina. He and his wife, Kristy, live on a micro-farm in the Apex portion of Wake County with their three daughters and labradoodle.
The meeting started with me making comments explaining the situation and how we got to this point. I then opened it up to council members for remarks before swearing in Russ Overton as Interim Town Manager. The following are remarks I made during the meeting:
In North Carolina, city and town Councils appoint three staff members: the clerk, the attorney, and the manager. These three people report directly to the Council. All of the rest of the staff, which in Cary is just over 1300 people, work for and ultimately report to the Town Manager.
As part of our supervisory responsibilities of the three appointed staff members, we, the Cary Council, conduct annual performance reviews of each of them. This typically occurs in the fall, and this year, those performance reviews occurred during the week of November 17th.
In the days and weeks leading up to these performance reviews, a number of public records requests that involved Sean, the Council, and several other staff revealed activities directed or undertaken by Sean that were inconsistent with the Town’s culture. The Council was copied on the responses to the records requests, and, for the first time, we, the Council as a whole became aware of disturbing decisions made by and direction given by Sean to staff. As part of our due diligence, we met with several Town staff to better understand what these records were showing and to confirm our concerns.
Then on November 20th in closed session, the Council voted unanimously to immediately place Sean on paid Administrative Leave as we took the steps necessary to separate Sean from the organization.
Multiple Federal and State privacy, public records, and equal employment laws governed what we could say at each step. And they still do. Also, like most city managers around the state and nation, Sean worked according to an employment contract signed by him and the Town when he was hired in 2016. That contract also dictates elements of what would happen in the event that either Sean or the Council wanted the employment arrangement to end.
So, we have been following applicable federal employment laws, state public records, open meetings, employment laws, and applicable Cary personnel laws as well as the provisions of Sean’s contract to get us here today where the Council and I can say these words..
It has been hard not being able to share more than we have up to this point. And it’s been sad and difficult emotionally to unwind our relationship with Sean.
For many of us, we saw Sean as our friend, not simply an employee.
Even so, there were basically three issues that led to us deciding to place Sean on leave:
-Over-the-top spending and inadequate financial reporting;
-A lack of transparency with the full Council, staff, and citizens;
-And an unhealthy work environment created by Sean with many of the staff he worked most closely with.
For me as Mayor, it just came down to a lack of trust and confidence.
While we know a lot more now about things that have occurred over the last few years, there may be more to learn. And so, we have hired a law firm specializing in employment investigations to join us in looking deeply into Sean’s activities and the things he’s directed staff to do to ensure we are fully aware of any problems and that we put process changes in place so that something like this never happens again in Cary.
The firm’s work will take time, I expect several months if not more. And I promise that we will keep you, our Cary citizens and staff, updated on our progress, our findings, and our direction to Russ for changes, as well as changes that we know we may need in how the Council operates, which will be up to us here at this table.
I have to say, having been part of Cary for most of my life and Mayor for so many years, I am stunned at the revelations that have come forward so far. I am sick and sad and I am mad.
And, like my Council colleagues, I am committed to setting things right and moving Cary forward, which we’re doing by naming Russ our Interim Town Manager.
I want to say that I, personally, am not aware of anything illegal that has occurred. And our finances are in good shape, thanks to staff who’ve been working hard to blunt the impacts of Sean’s direct and indirect actions. And for folks who live and work in Cary every day, the beautiful and high-performing Cary machine has continued to hum despite the problems in one part of Town Hall.
It is not lost on me or this Council what great work you’ve been doing, and we are grateful to you.
With that, I’ll open it up to my Council colleagues for any comments before I swear in our Interim Manager.
After the meeting, I held a Q&A with the media to address as many questions as possible before departing for the Wake County Mayors Association event. I will continue to blog responses to additional questions as they come in. Additionally, the town will make all public records releases available for everyone to view.
Wake County Mayors Association Holiday Event
On Monday evening, I attended the Wake County Mayors Association holiday event in Fuquay-Varina, joined by Council Members Craig and Bansal. The evening provided a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow municipal leaders and staff.
I also had the pleasure of meeting the new mayors of Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Wake Forest, and Zebulon. While I will miss the departing mayors, I am confident the new mayors will serve their communities with distinction.
State Auditor
Tuesday the state auditor visited the town hall with multiple requests. Our staff continues to be fully cooperative. The following is the press release I have made related to the state auditors:
“Today, the N.C. Office of the State Auditor visited Cary Town Hall to continue discussions about their concerns surrounding the departure of former Town Manager Sean Stegall.
We were first contacted by the state auditor’s office on November 25 when they visited Town Hall. Since that day, we’ve been working with them to provide the information they’ve requested.
We are fully supporting their exploration of these concerns, which mirror our own. These concerns were discussed at the December 15 Emergency Council Meeting, and are foundational to why the Council put Sean on administrative leave on November 20.
We welcome the assistance of the state in unwinding these issues associated with over-the-top spending and inadequate financial reporting, a lack of transparency with the full Council, staff, and citizens, and an unhealthy work environment created by Sean with many of the staff he worked most closely with.
Independent of the state auditor’s efforts, Council has hired a law firm, Womble Bond Dickinson, that specializes in these types of issues; to work with us to ensure we’re looking at everything that’s important to our organization and our community. Our finances are in good shape, and we appreciate the leadership that our interim town manager, Russ Overton, brings to help us resolve these issues and move us forward.”
It is extremely important to me that we work with all parties to find out any issues, correct them, and provide the public with information about what we found.
Hanukkah Menorah Lighting
On Tuesday night, I attended the Hanukkah Menorah Lighting at Downtown Cary Park. All council members were present, with the exception of two who were traveling abroad. One of the speakers, a rabbi, spoke movingly about the fear currently felt within the Jewish community, the importance of holding this event, and how meaningful it is to see non-Jewish community members in attendance. I wholeheartedly agree.
Cary is a diverse and welcoming community. Nearly one quarter of our residents were born in another country, and we represent more than 60 nationalities. We embrace our diversity and celebrate our differences. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible.
Sister Cities Holiday Event
Wednesday evening, I attended the Sister Cities Holiday Event at the Mayton Inn, which attracted approximately 100 attendees. Remarks were given by Jack Smith, the former Sister Cities liaison, and Michelle Craig, the current liaison. During the event, Sister Cities honored Jack Smith with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
The organization also presented Jack Smith and me with beautiful drawings from Le Touquet, his featuring a golf theme and mine highlighting tennis.
The Sister Cities organization continues to be both successful and growing, and we are hopeful to welcome Wiesbaden, Germany, as a new partner city next year.
Public Records Information Portal
Friday the Public Records Information Portal for the town manager’s transition went live. It can be found here. This public access to information is key for transparency and to start building public trust.
Flex High School Forced to go to Virtual Learning
This week I was contacted by several parents of children attending Flex High School in Cary. The school was forced to close for in person learning because it doesn’t meet state building code requirements. The police chief responded with the following message:
“We have received the emails sent to Wake County Public Schools and the elected officials in Cary regarding the status of the FLEX Academy High School. As the Fire Chief of Cary Fire Department, I wanted to personally provide you with some information about the status of this situation.
First, I apologize for the hardship and challenges that the recent change in operations of the high school has created for you and others that it may impact. We have been in conversation with both the Wake County Public School System and the Wake County Fire Marshal’s Office for quite some time regarding FLEX Academy High School. As Dr. Robinson stated in his email to parents, operations of the school have evolved over time, and the current operation of the school in this space does not comply with the NC State Building Codes as well as local zoning ordinance.
Cary, Wake County Public Schools, the Wake County Fire Marshal’s Office, and the building’s owner have had multiple conversations in an attempt to find an amicable solution for all parties that would be code compliant. These included having the building owner add a sprinkler system to bring the building into compliance with the State Building Code. In our last meeting, all parties agreed to an option that would limit the entire building to 49 occupants, which include staff, students, and visitors. The delivery of virtual instruction was not discussed in these conversations, as school operations are not under Cary’s scope of authority.
Again, I am sorry and empathize with you regarding the change of operation for the FLEX High School. We are committed to ensuring that all facilities in Cary, including schools, are code compliant, and staff will continue to collaborate with Wake County and the school system.
Please let me know if there are any additional code-related, or other questions that I may answer.”
Mike Cooper
Fire Chief
Historic Holiday Stroll Event
Friday night, I participated in the Historic Holiday Stroll in downtown Cary, a production by Katherine Loflin. The event brought local history to life through stories about downtown structures and perspectives from different points in time. I portrayed Frank Page.
We began at Fidelity Bank and made stops at Ashworth Drugs, the Esther Ivey House, the Ivey-Ellington House, the Cary Arts Center, the Guess-Ogle House, and the Methodist Church. In addition to the wonderful performances, we were fortunate to hear first-hand stories from Ralph Ashworth. We also enjoyed several Christmas carols performed by the Cary Christian Choir at the Cary Arts Center.
The evening was a lot of fun, though navigating the crowds along Academy Street was a challenge with The Nutcracker performances and the Holiday Market happening at the same time.
Manager’s Weekly Report
Council,
Today I hosted the last All Hands meeting of 2025. It was great to get staff together before the end of the year and share updates on this interim period. One key update I shared was the launch of the 311 cases portal for public records requests. There is more information on that in the Weekly Updates below.
As a reminder, this will be the last Weekly Report of the year. I want to give a special shoutout to those employees working over the holidays. I don’t think I could ever fully express how grateful I am to them for keeping our community safe so the rest of us can enjoy this season with our loved ones. Happy holidays to all of our staff and Council, and I look forward to moving forward together in 2026.
Russ Overton
Interim Town Manager
First Generation Smart Meters Replaced
This week marks the completion of the meter replacement project for the remaining residential water meters originally installed in 2011/2012. Cary was among the first municipalities in the state to implement Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), also known as smart meters, which allow for remote collection and analysis of water usage data to better monitor water demand, identify water loss, and detect leaks more quickly. Staff will continue proactive management of the AMI system, which now includes approximately 75,000 meters and fixed network radio communications serving Cary, Morrisville, and Wake-RTP.
Town Manager Transition Portal
Over the past several weeks, our organization has experienced an unusually high volume of public records requests related to recent leadership changes. To provide full transparency to the larger citizenry, we’ve created a 311 Cases Portal to share requests and associated records as they are processed, and we will continue to update it on an ongoing basis.
The portal allows anyone to:
- View public records requests that have been submitted
- See the records that have been released in response
- Track the status of requests as they are processed
Cary Housing Application Period Now Open
Applications for the 2026-2027 Cary Housing cycle opened this week. Each year, Cary invites organizations working in the key areas of new housing development, housing rehabilitation, and housing stability support services to apply for funding. Cary supports these key initiative areas to further the goals of the Imagine Cary Community Plan and Cary Housing Plan using a blend of local and federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Under the 2026-2027 Cary Housing Program application process, organizations are invited to submit applications for funding to carry out eligible housing activities during the fiscal year from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Applications are due February 13. Awards are made competitively, and draft recommendations will be posted for public comment in March. Awards are ultimately considered by Council in April and are contingent upon the approval of the FY 2027 budget.
Security Camera Replacement at Walnut Street Parking Deck
Cary IT will be replacing existing security cameras at the Walnut Street Parking Deck between Sunday, January 4, and Friday, January 9. The parking deck, including stairwells and elevators, will remain open to the public throughout the installation. However, parking capacity will be temporarily reduced during certain times, as outlined below.
Sunday, January 4, and Monday, January 5 (8 p.m. – 5 a.m.)
- Levels 1, 2, and 3 will be closed overnight.
- The Walker Street entrance will be closed overnight.
- Access via Walnut Street will remain open.
- Levels 4 through 7 will remain open.
Wednesday, January 7, through Friday, January 9
- All parking levels and entrances will remain open.
- One traffic lane will be partially blocked at a single level at a time.
- On-site personnel will be present to direct traffic.
We appreciate your patience during this work and apologize for any inconvenience.
Ten Ten Road at Penny Road Traffic Signal
Cary partnered with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) on a project to design and install a new traffic signal at the intersection of Ten Ten Road and Penny Road.
The project included installing the signal and fiber cable to integrate it into the Cary Signal System, bringing the total number of traffic signals maintained by Cary to 230. The signal will remain in flash condition until December 30 to alert drivers that it will soon be activated. On that date, it will be placed into full operation to help improve traffic flow at this busy intersection.
Winter Wonderland
On Saturday, December 13, the Community Engagement Team hosted its annual Winter Wonderland event, a festive celebration designed to bring holiday cheer to children from underserved communities. The Cary Citizens Assisting Police (CAP) group generously provided each child with a special gift, such as a bicycle, scooter, or rollerblades, along with essential winter items, including coats, hats, and gloves. Children also received toys, toiletries, and other necessities, while families enjoyed a warm, shared meal.
The event continues to grow each year, and this year marked the largest attendance to date, with 50 children and their families gathering at the Herb Young Community Center. Thanks to the generosity of our community partners, Winter Wonderland once again created meaningful holiday memories.
2025 NCAA Men’s College Cup
In partnership with the University of North Carolina, the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance, and NCFC Youth, Cary proudly hosted the 2025 NCAA Men’s College Cup this past weekend. This is the 42nd national championship held in Cary and the largest yet, with record-breaking attendance both nights. Many departments worked together to make this the best championship yet, welcoming more than 21,000 fans to WakeMed Soccer Park to cheer on NC State, Furman, Washington, and Saint Louis. Washington claimed the national title in a thrilling overtime finish.
Important Dates
There are no meetings scheduled for next week.
Cary Mayor Rumors for 2027
Rumors that these next two years on the Cary Council will be my last are simply not true. I fully intend to seek re-election and am grateful to have the unwavering support of my family, friends, and constituents.
As the only living Mayor who has led Cary through a recession and some of the most challenging financial times, I see it as both my responsibility and my calling to continue my service on the Cary Council. I am committed to working alongside my colleagues to help guide our community through today’s uncertainties.
I remain dedicated to my oath and to serving as Cary’s Mayor. I’m excited for what lies ahead—tomorrow and beyond.
Q&A on Manager’s Resignation
Why didn’t you know about the town manager’s behavior?
The mayor and council serve as members of a policy-making board. We are not full-time employees, nor do we maintain offices at Town Hall, and we do not oversee day-to-day operations. Those responsibilities rest with the town manager. This structure is known as the council-manager form of government and is used by the vast majority of municipalities in North Carolina.
As a result, the manager was able to conceal his actions from the policy board, and I was unaware of his inappropriate conduct until public records requests were submitted this fall. When I first learned of the tuition expense in October, I immediately questioned the town manager about it. At that time, he defended the expenditure, and I was not aware of the full scope of the spending. Notably, he then cancelled nearly all of my one-on-one meetings for the following month and a half, until the council placed him on leave.
After a second public records request was released, I went back and looked at the first one and learned that the total amount spent on tuition exceeded $25,000. I then sent an email expressing my concerns and cc’d the council. Shortly thereafter, several staff members, who requested anonymity, provided additional information, including concerns regarding land purchases and misrepresentations about the fund balance.
At that point, I contacted our auditor, Cherry Bekaert, to report what I had learned. This led to Sean’s formal review, which began on November 18 and concluded on November 20, when the council called for his resignation.
Here is my timeline of events for everything I recall:
- September 1: First record request from A. Williams
- September 30: A link to records for A. Williams released to council
- Council Related Records Folder: emails and receipts for two council members.
- Staff Related Records Folder: emails and receipts for Stegall and four other staff members
- Council emails, expenses, and reimbursements for all council members including me
- Staff emails, expenses, and reimbursements including Stegall
- Public records can be found here.
- October 12: Public Records request for texts by A. Williams for all receipts, per diems, reimbursements, etc.
- None found and presented
- October 13: I questioned Stegall about tuition at one-on-one meeting
- Stegall cancels all but two weekly one-on-one meetings with me after that
- October 30: A link to records for A. Williams released to council, Part 2 (text requests)
- November 5: I verify land purchase next to Cary Elementary with Wake County Real estate records
- November 13: Council Quarterly, Stegall says fund balance never was below policy which was a false statement
- November 14: I called auditor Cherry Bekaert and tell them about what I have heard
- November 14: I send email to Stegall and council:
“I reviewed this spreadsheet and looked back at previous information for A. Williams.”
Based on my observations we have spent over $25,000 on tuition, which concerns me. I expressed this concern to Sean in our one-on-one a few weeks ago.
What is the projected final total for these costs? I am worried that it looks like gifts and favors especially since this is not an option for town employees. I think as a council we need to understand how it gets approved and paid. It is also troubling to me now since we are in the middle of an audit.
We should discuss this at the policy and procedure work session set for December. Thanks”
- Beginning early November: Several staff approached me anonymously about their concerns
- Stegall lying about fund balance policy
- Stegall elaborate spending including hotel receipts
- Spending Tuition on a council member when staff doesn’t get the same benefit.
- Land purchase next to Cary Elementary using money budgeted for “smart” improvements to parking decks. Land to be used for affordable housing, a Guardian ad litem project, or open space. Only two council members were aware.
- Old library site to be used for affordable housing.
- Millions of dollars in contracts with friends (a company named G&H) with little or no outcomes (no other details provided to date)
- November 15: I prepared to convince my colleagues to remove Stegall
- November 18: Council began annual review of Stegall
- November 20: Due to my concerns about transparency, I made a motion in our regularly scheduled meeting that all council meetings, remote and in chambers, should be televised, which was passed unanimously
- November 20: In Closed Session Sean asked to resign and is put on leave
- Week of November 24: Council member pays back tuition
- December 4: New Council members sworn in
- December 11: First meeting with new council members
- December 13: Stegall resigns
- December 15: Special Meeting to announce Stegall’s resignation
Why did you pay the town manager’s severance?
The town entered into a contractual agreement with Stegall in 2016. That agreement provided for six months of severance unless he committed a criminal act, a provision that is common in employment contracts nationwide. While his actions were clearly harmful, there is no indication that he committed a crime.
Under the terms of the contract, the severance obligation applied whether he resigned or was terminated. Had the town refused to honor the agreement, Stegall could have pursued legal action and likely would have still been entitled to severance, resulting in additional costs to taxpayers. Prolonged litigation also carried the risk of further harm, including the potential for lies, or public disparagement of the town and its employees.
At this time, there is no evidence that his conduct was technically illegal, though the investigation is ongoing and may provide additional clarity.
While it was difficult to pay a significant sum to someone whose actions caused substantial harm, honoring the contract was necessary and represented the most responsible course of action to protect the town’s legal and financial interests.
Do you have conflicts of interest?
No.
In North Carolina, an elected official has a conflict of interest (COI) when their personal financial or familial interests clash with their public duties, generally meaning they can’t participate in decisions benefiting themselves or close relations, with specific laws like G.S. 14-234.3 targeting nonprofit board roles, and G.S. Chapter 138A setting broader ethical standards for state officials, requiring disclosure, recusal, and avoiding even the appearance of impropriety, especially in contracts or quasi-judicial matters like zoning.
The N&O had a story about the town manager’s spending at an ICMA (International City/County Management Association) conference in Austin, Texas in 2023. In the story it talks about my presence there as if I was representing the town. Not true. Why did they add this to the story? Who knows. I am guessing they are angry because I didn’t break the law and didn’t provide them with more information about the town manager’s leave until he resigned. What was their intention? Not sure. I am guessing character assassination. But it made people question my integrity. Unfortunately, the N&O seems to be focused on creating misinformation rather than telling the facts. …
Here are the facts:
I own a consulting firm, Weinbrecht Consulting LLC. I have an hourly contract with WithersRavenel to provide Government Relations consulting, with a focus on asset management. I do not do any work for the Town of Cary with WithersRavenel.
My consulting income from WithersRavenel was $24,404 in 2023 and $23,694 in 2024. In 2025, I expect to earn less than $20,000, although I have not yet finalized my financial summary for the year.
Most of my work involves participating in calls with staff from across the country to discuss how to effectively communicate asset management needs to elected officials. In the past two weeks alone, these calls have included participants from Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Washington state.
Another component of my role is traveling nationally to give presentations, often alongside a past national president of the American Public Works Association (APWA) and occasionally assisting with WithersRavenel’s conference booth. The purpose of the booth is to gather sales leads. In the evenings, the marketing team typically hosts those leads at dinner.
At the ICMA conference referenced by the News & Observer, I was working at the booth to help gather sales leads. On the day in question, there were not enough prospective clients available to fill a dinner table that had been reserved. The marketing team asked me to reach out to Cary representatives to see if they would be interested in attending, which I did. That was the extent of my involvement.
It is disappointing that the News & Observer attempted to imply otherwise. This kind of misleading characterization does little to serve readers and may help explain the outlet’s declining readership.
When did you learn about the land purchase next to Cary Elementary?
I learned in early November that two parcels of land adjacent to Cary Elementary had been purchased. I later verified the transactions in July 2024 using the Wake County Real Estate website.
Stegall had authority for up to $1 million in discretionary spending. Because the two parcels were acquired through separate contracts, each individual purchase did not exceed that threshold, allowing staff to execute the agreements without bringing them before the Town Council for approval. Although the parcels are adjacent and likely intended for a single future project—one that would ultimately require Council approval—they were treated as separate transactions.
Stegall directed staff to purchase the parcels separately, which was technically legal. However, the purchases were not disclosed to the full Council. This appears to have been done to avoid public discussion and to accommodate the preferences of a small subset of Council members. The land acquisition is one example of how Sean operated in secrecy and in ways that benefited individual Council members rather than the Council as a whole.
The first parcel, measuring 0.58 acres, was assessed at $149,064 but purchased by the town for $379,000. The second parcel, approximately 1 acre, was assessed at $248,292 and purchased for $686,000. Combined, the total cost of the two purchases exceeded $1 million. The money came from a budgeted item for smart technology for our parking deck.
What changes have you made and will you make?
At the November 20 council meeting, I made a motion, approved by the council, to ensure that all council meetings are streamed and televised. I viewed this as an essential first step toward greater transparency.
Second, the council has eliminated one-on-one meetings. Going forward, informational update meetings with the town manager will include two council members and the mayor, along with three additional staff members. These are referred to as “3 x 4” meetings.
Additional changes will also be implemented in how the budget is reviewed.
Finally, the internal review being conducted by Womble, Bond, and Dickinson is expected to lead to further procedural changes.
Mayor’s Mailbox
- Several comments and complaints related to the manager’s resignation. I am not even going to begin posting the nasty quotes I received.
- A thank you for being “an outstanding Mayor”.
- Several concerns from former employees about corruption.
- A request to be considered for town manager.
- A request to help get a student’s career started.
- A request to help find a healthcare provider.
- Several complaints about the closing of the Crossroads Flex school.
- Thank you from Kat Campbell, WRAL weather, for the Christmas lights.
- A request to recognize International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Next Week
Next week’s activities include staff meetings, media interviews, and the Christmas holidays.
Well, that is all for this week. My next post will be on Sunday, December 28th, 2025. Although I have Facebook and Twitter accounts, those are not the best means of communication with me. Please send all Town of Cary questions or comments to Harold.Weinbrecht@carync.gov and email personal comments to augustanat@mindspring.com.
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