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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cary public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Special Commission Report Recommendations and Town Oversight
The council enacted workplace policy reforms and budget amendments stemming from an independent investigation into town management.
Temporary Moratorium on New Data Centers
The town enacted an 18-month moratorium on data centers to study their heavy demands on power, water, and infrastructure before setting rules.
State Auditor Investigation and Town Oversight
An independent forensic report revealed significant operational failures, P-card misuse, and oversight lapses under the former town manager. The council reviewed extensive recommendations to overhaul financial controls, transparency, and workplace culture.
Recommended Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Tax Increase
Council ranked ten draft budget priorities using quadratic voting, with community safety, new capital investment, and high-performing staff on top. The results will shape how staff build the budget adopted June 25 — affecting everything from police staffing to road maintenance and park spending.
Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Results and Financial Report
The town submitted its audit on schedule with clean (unmodified) opinions. Four-year trends show heavy reliance on property taxes and big spending growth in police, parks, and IT — partly from opening Downtown Cary Park.