Crickets released in protest disrupt Mecklenburg County Commission meeting

Crickets released in protest disrupt Mecklenburg County Commission meeting

The Mecklenburg County Commission meeting was disrupted by protestors of the Central Piedmont Community College Law Enforcement Training Center Tuesday night.

Swarm of Bugs Released Inside Chambers To Protest Mecklenburg County's $2.5 Billion Budget Vote

The Mecklenburg County Commission’s $2.5 billion budget vote was disrupted last night when protestors released a swarm of live crickets inside the chamber. The group responsible for the release was opposed to funding for the Central Piedmont Community College Law Enforcement Training Center. The unexpected incident forced a pause in the meeting while cleaning staff vacuumed the insects. After the bugs incident, the county released a public state…