Have concerns about Cary town government? How to send us your tips.

Ever since Cary Town Manager Sean Stegall was placed on paid administrative leave Nov. 21, questions have continued to swirl about why.

Town leaders have not explained the decision publicly, citing state personnel laws.

Meanwhile, evidence of questionable spending has become public. For instance:

• The town paid for a portion of a council member’s master’s degree tuition to Northwestern University without a public vote or the full council’s knowledge, The News & Observer revealed. The council member has since paid it back.
• The N&O also revealed that Stegall submitted a lost-receipt form for $3,400 spent at a pricey hotel in Austin, Texas, for a professional conference for “multiple staff.” Documents show other staff members stayed at a different hotel. And a hotel bill obtained by The N&O shows that exact amount billed to his room.

As people call for transparency, we want to hear from you. Do you have a tip to share about Cary government? Do you have concerns about how money is being spent? What should we know?

Please fill out the below form or click on this link to share any information.

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This story was originally published December 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM with the headline "Have concerns about Cary town government? How to send us your tips.."