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KENLY, N.C. (AP) A North Carolina council voted Tuesday to terminate the contract of their town's manager weeks after the entire police department resigned over what it called a hostile work environment.
NNPA NEWSWIRE “I have enjoyed my time working at Kenly Police Department and had fully intended to remain employed with the town, but unfortunately, decisions are being made which make me question what the future will hold for all town employees,” Darren Pate, a patrol officer, wrote to Police Chief Josh Gibson. Gibson also submitted his resignation along with all four of the city’s full-time officers.
As of Aug 2, Kenly, North Carolina does not have a police chief or any full-time police officers. Kenly Police Chief Josh Gibson, four full-time police officers, and two town clerks handed in their resignation letters July 20.
After completing a nationwide search that yielded 30 candidates, the Kenly Town Council announced Justine Jones, a Black woman, as their unanimous choice for Kenly’s next Town Manager.