Governor Easley's withholding of funds to the NC budget

Jennifer Parker
Adv. Reporting Exam
8 May 2002

Interview with Wilson County Manager Ellis Williford
On the topic of Gov. Mike Easley withholding funds from Wilson County
Conducted on May 7, 2002


Due to the recent recession, the economy is facing hard financial times. While the government is doing everything possible to correct the situation, some state leaders are turning to what may seem like their only option: budget cuts. One of the leaders is Mike Easley, governor of North Carolina.
Easley withheld half of the normal funding to North Carolina when the budget for the fiscal year of 2001-2002 was being determined. He eventually reinstated the funds last August, but this year, funds will be cut by half again and probably will not be reinstated, according to Wilson County Manager Ellis Williford.
Williford, who has been county manager for nine years, has the responsibility of helping with the development and presentation of the local budget, overseeing the ...