Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht is promising to be more transparent with residents this year, amid scrutiny over how the town is spending its money.
Last month, when some concerned residents demanded answers at a town council meeting after Cary’s former town manager Sean Stegall was placed on administrative leave, council members didn’t explain why at the time to residents.
During the December meeting, residents expressed concerns over inappropriate spending and mishandling of town funds. Weeks later, Deputy town manager Russ Overton was named as the interim town manager — after Stegall abruptly resigned. It was revealed that “over-the-top spending” and lack of transparency were among the reasons listed as to why he was initially placed on leave…