Plans for the controversial Zebulon Regional Sports Complex move on after the Douglas County Commissioners tell us that they will take on a $100 million debt by using Certificates of Participation, a financing method that does not require voter approval. Why are they doing this? What is the risk? Why are they limiting public comment on all of this? A complete lack of trust and transparency are once again the main concerns of this plan put forth by the commissioners. Stay tuned for Part 2!

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