Leland Town Leaders Moving on After Ruling Made in Laptop Controversy

Leland town leaders moving on after ruling made in laptop controversy

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Leland town leaders are moving on after weeks of haggling and finger-pointing over a laptop. Leland Town Council met during a closed-door meeting on Wednesday, where the results of an investigation into council member Frank Pendleton’s actions were revealed. Earlier this year, Pendleton requested a laptop from the town, but felt the time to get it, around 13 weeks, was taking too long. So he contacted the vendor to see if it …

Leland council looks to firm up town's purchasing policy

The Leland Town Council is shown in this screenshot from the video of the board’s meeting Wednesday. Elected officials in Leland seek to tighten language related to the town’s purchasing guidelines following a highly contentious, well-publicized investigation into one of their own. The Leland Town Council voted Wednesday night to direct the town attorney to consult with the North Carolina Local Government Commission about the town’s procurement …