Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht says he has heard lots of complaints from Cary parents about Wake County Schools’ busing policy. Because of that, he spoke at last night’s public hearing about the latest reassignment plan and made some very pointed comments.

From the News & Observer’s Education blog by T. Keung Hui:

Weinbrecht, normally a strong supporter of the school system, prefaced his remarks to the school board. He said that he has tried to work as a lobbyist rather than speak out publicly.

But after hearing from so many parents, Weinbrecht said it was necessary now to publicly raise concerns about reassignment and the diversity policy.

While Weinbrecht said he believes economic diversity is good, he said the way it’s been implemented has become “painful” and “destructive.” He said parents also support economic diversity but that the way it’s being carried out has pushed them past the “tipping point.”