By rssfeeds-admin The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) launched a special investigation earlier this year after Charlotte city leaders refused to publicly disclose the details of the payout, which was approved during a closed-door city council session.
Chief Jennings, who announced his retirement this year, released the full details of the settlement himself. The package included a pay raise, a retention bonus, additional vacation time, severance, and legal fees.
At the heart of the controversy is the nature of the agreement, which was reportedly tied to Jennings threatening legal action over texts he received from former city council member Tariq Bokhari. The two had clashed over police uniform policies, specifically, whether officers should wear outer protective vests.
City officials have largely remained silent on the deal, citing legal protections surrounding personnel matters and closed-session meetings. Interim City Attorney Anthony Fox told reporters back in May, “We’re not going to confirm or deny, the law provides for certain confidentiality of closed sessions as well as personnel privacy matters, and we’re going to respect the law.”
The upcoming report from the state auditor is expected to shed light on how the settlement was reached, whether procedures were followed, and if any public funds were mishandled.
Stay with Queen City News for updates once the report is released.
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