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The City Council voted 5-2 to initiate a censure process against a member of the governing body, with written allegations due by midweek the following week and an outside attorney potentially investigating them.
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Censure is a public resolution condemning alleged misconduct; it does not remove a council member. If a written grievance is received, Council plans to consider hiring outside counsel at its April 14, 2026 meeting, followed by an investigation, public hearing, and vote. Council also unanimously appointed Heather Lemmond as the city's voting delegate for the 2026-27 North Carolina League of Municipalities Board of Directors vote.
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