Cary Town Manager Sean Stegall on paid administrative leave

CARY, N.C. (WTVD) -- A town manager in the Triangle is reportedly on paid leave.

The ABC11 I-Team has learned that Cary Town Manager Sean Stegall is on paid administrative leave.

According to the town's website, Stegall was named Cary's Town Manager in 2016. He said then that he was focusing on keeping Cary great by spearheading organizational development, promoting technological advancements, expanding economic opportunities, and strengthening the Town's role as a regional partner to support Cary's shift from a fast-growing to maturing community.

Prior to Cary, Stegall's professional journey included posts in three states addressing a wide variety of topics including finance and budgeting, parks and recreation, legislative affairs, communications and engagement, planning, technology, and battling blizzards.

Deputy Town Manager Russ Overton is now the interim Town Manager.

This is a developing story; please check back for updates.

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