The Fayetteville City Council on Monday will hold a public hearing on the 2022-23 budget recommended by the city manager. The proposed budget would spend $248.25 million in all and not change the property tax rate of 49.95 cents per $100 of valuation.
Michael Futch | Staff Writer
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Fayetteville city workers would be paid at least $15 per hour if budget addition remains
Municipal employees would be paid a minimum of $15 an hour as a result of additions to the proposed 2022-23 budget approved by the Fayetteville City Council on Thursday night.
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Truck driver, toddler killed in I-95 crash near Fayetteville
A truck driver and a toddler were killed Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 near Fayetteville, the N.C. Highway Patrol said. The crash, which happened just after 2 a.m. near …
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Fayetteville PWC passes budget that raises water rates, holds electric rates steady
Water rates will increase next year for customers of the Fayetteville Public Works Commission after the board unanimously approved the utility’s budget for fiscal year 2022-23. The cost of electricity will not change.
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Fayetteville City Council meets Thursday to iron out proposed budget
The Fayetteville City Council is scheduled to hold its third and possibly final budget work session on Thursday afternoon at City Hall. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m.
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Fayetteville stormwater plan would replace bridges on Person, Russell streets
Fayetteville is moving forward with plans to spend more than $20 million on bridge upgrades and other projects to address stormwater threats.
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City leaders call for more diversity in Dogwood Festival entertainment
The executive director of the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival faced questions about her organization’s commitment to diversity as she asked the City Council for financial support.
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City Council moves forward with revised affordable-housing policy
The Fayetteville City Council on Monday night voted unanimously to move forward with implementing a revised affordable-housing policy, including bringing back an incentive program and developing a housing trust fund.
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Fayetteville City Council to consider financial assistance for Dogwood Festival
The Fayetteville City Council on Monday night is scheduled to consider providing financial assistance to the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival, which is looking to recover from financial hardships related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Economic development group awarded $4M for HR talent portal
The Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corp. and the Community Development Foundation plan to use $4 million in federal funds to build an HR center that will help service members, military spouses and veterans find jobs.
