Gov. Beverly Perdue and the state Democratic Party said they welcomed a State Board of Elections hearing into the campaign finance activity of former Gov. Mike Easley.
Perdue, a Democrat, said the hearing was necessary.
"As I’ve said from day one of this administration, I’m committed to transparency and accountability in our government. I believe it is critical for the people of North Carolina that we have a thorough and public review of these issues," Perdue said in a statement.
David Young, chairman of the state Democratic Party, said the hearings were welcome.
“We support the Board of Elections and welcome a full, open, and fair hearing to determine the facts as expeditiously as possible. We will continue to assist the Board in any way possible," Young said in a statement.
