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'You will reap what you sow:' Greensboro officials back Matheny amid accusations of conflicts
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'You will reap what you sow:' Greensboro officials back Matheny amid accusations of conflicts
- Kevin Griffin
- Jun 6, 2025
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Greensboro Councilman Zack Matheny received support from his colleagues as he faced insults and claims of conflict of interests and ethical violations at Tuesday’s city council meeting.
Councilman Zack Matheny, right, listens as City Attorney Chuck Watts advises him on whether he has to vote on the requests for removal from the Business Improvement District. Matheny was ultimately excused from the meeting by council colleagues.
KEVIN GRIFFIN, NEWS & RECORD
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Downtown business owner Eric Robert makes his case to council on why his property should be removed from the Business Improvement District on Tuesday, June 5, 2025. The council ultimately rejected Robert’s request.
KEVIN GRIFFIN, NEWS & RECORD
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Sidney Gray, a downtown Greensboro property owner, sought to have seven of his parcels removed from the city's Business Improvement District. The council ultimately rejected his request.
KEVIN GRIFFIN, NEWS & RECORD
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Downtown business owner Eric Robert makes his case to council on why his property should be removed from the Business Improvement District on Tuesday, June 5, 2025. The council ultimately rejected Robert’s request.
- KEVIN GRIFFIN, NEWS & RECORD
Sidney Gray, a downtown Greensboro property owner, sought to have seven of his parcels removed from the city's Business Improvement District. The council ultimately rejected his request.
- KEVIN GRIFFIN, NEWS & RECORD
Councilman Zack Matheny, right, listens as City Attorney Chuck Watts advises him on whether he has to vote on the requests for removal from the Business Improvement District. Matheny was ultimately excused from the meeting by council colleagues.
- KEVIN GRIFFIN, NEWS & RECORD
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