The Local Government Commission says it assumed financial control so bills can be paid and residents can continue receiving municipal services. The state release does not announce an immediate change to taxes, utility rates or service schedules, so residents should use official town and commission notices for any later operational changes.
Ronda’s board had voted to start a voluntary-dissolution process, but town leaders had not agreed on how to proceed and the commission reported no improvement after its September notice. State control of the finances has begun; the October 6 action does not itself set a final dissolution date.
Rowland officials told the commission the town was moving toward solvency, but staff found that the town had not outlined a clear financial path. The commission therefore voted to assume control there as well. Both towns are now listed by the state as under Local Government Commission financial control.
The same meeting continued quarterly financial monitoring for Rocky Mount, granted Elm City’s appeal concerning possible sales-tax withholding and approved several local financing requests. Those actions are separate from the state’s control of Ronda and Rowland.