Gaston County - File #: 26-291

• File #: 26-291
• Type: Resolution (Consent)
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/2/2026
• In control: County Attorney
• On agenda: 7/28/2026
• Final action: 7/28/2026
• Enactment date: 7/28/2026
• Enactment #: 2026-234
• Title: Commissioner Hovis - County Attorney - To Authorize Settlement of Pre-Litigation Claims Made by Lee Everette Against the Sheriff's Office for $70,000
• Sponsors: Bob Hovis
• Indexes: Resolution, Settlement, Sheriff

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/28/2026	1	Board of Commissioners	approved	Pass

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Commissioner Hovis - County Attorney - To Authorize Settlement of Pre-Litigation Claims Made by Lee Everette Against the Sheriff’s Office for $70,000

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STAFF CONTACT

David Goldberg - County Attorney

BUDGET IMPACT
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No budget impact. There are sufficient funds appropriated for this purpose.

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BACKGROUND

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POLICY IMPACT

Approving this item would authorize the County Manager, upon review and approval of the County Attorney, to make a one-time $70,000 payment to Mr. Lee Everette in exchange for the full release of all claims against the Gaston County Sheriff's Office and its employees.

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