Cary Town Manager Under Fire | Raleigh News

Town Manager Sean Stegall’s leadership in Cary is under fire after a damning audit revealed a toxic work environment, questionable spending, and outright lies. Employees reported intimidation, emotional outbursts, and even being silenced by Stegall, who resigned amid growing concerns. The audit also found Cary’s procurement card usage was shockingly high—62% of staff versus 15% in Raleigh and Charlotte—with lavish, unexplained expenses tied to Stegall himself. Council perks like vehicle allowances were flagged as excessive. A twist? Stegall, who was promised nearly $200K in severance, got nothing because he refused to hand over property or texts. And he lied about the town’s emergency fund—audit shows it dipped below required levels. This isn’t just about money—it’s about leadership, accountability, and the culture of fear he allegedly built. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/53f66b420c4445b2