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A photo of the Summerfield Community Center

Politics & Government

Former Summerfield staff prepare defamation lawsuit against town council, mayor says

4:38pm March 12, 2025

Tensions are rising in Summerfield as former staff members prepare to take legal action against the town. This comes amid allegations of missing data and financial mismanagement.

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A photo of Summerfield Council member Jonathan Hamilton

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Summerfield moves forward with audit after assessment shows possible mismanagement of town records

4:21pm February 05, 2025

by DJ Simmons

The move comes after an assessment by former state auditor Beth Wood showed missing data and alleged financial mismanagement.

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a photo of Summerfield Town Council at its meeting on Aug. 1

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Town of Summerfield hires law firm to review recent de-annexation

6:00am August 06, 2024

by DJ Simmons

The town of Summerfield's decision to hire legal counsel comes after the state removed more than 900 acres of its land in June despite local opposition.

A photo of Summerfield Mayor Tim Sessoms at a rally outside the state legislature

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NC legislature approves bill to de-annex Summerfield land following rally by residents and officials

4:33pm June 26, 2024

by DJ Simmons

The de-annexation bill, which passed on Thursday, is connected to a controversial development that has called into question the town's zoning laws by state leaders.