Rocky Mount’s former city manager and council responsible for financial crisis, Boliek says

By: Christine Zhu

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: March 9, 2026

Words: 400

Last Updated: 18 hours, 29 minutes ago

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Bad decisions and overspending have led the city of Rocky Mount to the brink of financial collapse, according to a report released Monday by the North Carolina State Auditor’s office.

The report found what authors described as a combination of “poor personnel decisions” and “egregious overspending” contributing to the city’s economic woes, including hiring a “stretch candidate” — someone who doesn’t meet all the requirements but may be able to learn — as …

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