Mooresville taxpayers spend $71,000 fighting release of mayor CCTV video

Mooresville taxpayers have spent $71,820.64 on legal fees to block release of CCTV video showing Mayor Chris Carney in townhall after hours without pants. A judge ordered the footage released in April 2026, but commissioners voted to appeal, citing building safety concerns. The incident led to a 4-2 vote of no confidence against Carney and eroded public trust in local government.