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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
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NC state auditor launching investigation into Charlotte City Council's reported settlement to CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings
RALEIGH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The state auditor is launching an investigation of the reported six-figure settlement made between the Charlotte City Council and Police Chief Johnny Jennings. In a letter written Tuesday to Mayor Vi Lyles, Auditor Dave Boliek says that the people of Charlotte – and his office — have a right to know the details. Reports say the city paid Jennings a six-figure settlement months after former council member Tariq Bokhari allegedly threatened to 'ruin his career.' 'Constituent requests and recent reporting involving the Charlotte City Council have raised serious concerns regarding the potential disbursement of public dollars outside of the public view,' the letter reads. Following the alleged settlement, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police has prepared to make a no-confidence vote against Jennings, and local Republicans asked Lyles to step down. 'While answers to some of the more pressing questions could be provided through quick release of information from your office – which I strongly encourage – there remains a list of unknowns regarding the potential settlement or payout to the Police Chief,' Boliek continues. 'On behalf of the citizens of North Carolina and the … people who call Charlotte home, the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor will be investigating this matter.' Boliek suggests the settlement may have been between $100,000 to $300,000. He says the office is seeking the following information: How much money was paid in the potential settlement Whether a payment exists Where the money came from 'Even if the payment was worth one penny, it should be disclosed to the public in a timely and transparent matter,' Boliek said. 'There is no tax dollar free from public scrutiny.' All council members — minus newly selected member Edwin Peacock — and City Manager Marcus Jones are also recipients of the letter. Boliek, a Republican elected last November, recently announced five new members to the State Board of Elections, a power he gained last month via the controversial Senate Bill 382. It was previously held by the governor. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Automotive
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State bill would scrap window-tinting restrictions, include provision
A North Carolina bill would scrap window-tinting restrictions in the state but require drivers to roll down their windows when an officer approaches. Woman says she had hard time convincing credit card company she wasn't dead Walter Marvels owns a limo service. His windows are almost as dark as the car itself, however, North Carolina's tinting laws don't apply to limos, Action 9′s Jason Stoogenke reported. Marvels told Stoogenke his wife has lupus so she's very sensitive to the sun. North Carolina law has medical exceptions for drivers, too. 'It keeps the sun off of her and the rays off of her, so it protects her from the sun,' Marvels said. But for the rest of us, the law could be changing, Stoogenke said. There are two kinds of tint. One comes with the car. You don't need an inspection for that. But, if you get after-factory tint, you do need an inspection, along with your usual safety inspection for an extra $10. State Senate Bill 43 would do away with that. Stoogenke asked Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police President Daniel Redford if he's worried that will make it more dangerous for law enforcement. 'Obviously with the tinted windows and especially at night, it's harder to see in vehicles,' he said. 'If you're pulling over a car, especially for something where it's a high-risk situation, [a] tinted window is just going to impede an officer's ability to safely see in the vehicle.' He also points out: 'It's something common that we deal with on a regular basis, so it really wouldn't be anything new. Officers are trained on how to deal with that.' Plus, the Senate bill has a provision saying drivers with tinted windows would have to roll down their windows automatically when an officer approaches. This is still very early in the lawmaking process, Stoogenke said. The bill is in committee. If it becomes law, it would go into effect next year. VIDEO: Yes, you need to watch out for stimulus check scam again
