8-20-25: More Cab. Co. Chaos
Tune in here to this Wednesday’s edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!
Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the ongoing political upheaval in Cabarrus County and the controversial firing of County Manager Sean Newton. Jensen lays out the timeline of Newton’s dismissal, emphasizing that the move—voted 3-2 by the Board of Commissioners—should not have surprised anyone following local politics. He highlights Newton’s lack of government experience and ties to former county chair Chris Miesmer, suggesting those connections were the only reason for his initial hiring. Brett also addresses the backlash from Commissioner Laura Blackwell-Lindsey and the Cabarrus GOP, including GOP Chair Lanny Lancaster’s alleged doxxing of a public official.
Later, Jensen has One-on-One interview with Cabarrus County Commissioner Kenny Wortman to get a firsthand account of the decision to fire County Manager Sean Newton with cause. Wortman firmly defends the move, calling out fellow Commissioner Laura Blackwell-Lindsey for what he sees as hypocrisy, pointing to her role in the abrupt dismissal of other longtime county employees just months prior. When questioned about the lack of a vote for current Chair Jeff Jones, Wortman counters with examples of past appointments.
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