Good morning. In just a few weeks, Donald Trump will be sworn into office as the 47th president of the United States. And along with a new president comes a new administration and the beginning of a wave of new federal priorities.
On Monday, Fayetteville City Council members heard from the city’s lobbyists who advocate for funding from the state and federal government each year. This year, Evey Weisblat writes, city leaders are looking to refine their legislative asks as a Republican trifecta comes into power in Washington under a second Trump presidency. Among Fayetteville’s proposed goals is a significant emphasis on the economy and the military — more details below.
Welcome to CityView Today. Also in today’s newsletter: equipment failure caused Sunday’s widespread power failure in Fayetteville (and a much smaller outage that morning was caused by a squirrel). The Public Works Commission is also seeking to control its insurance prices despite inflationary pressure.
And the Cumberland County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council is requesting proposals for programs to tackle youth delinquency. Check out the story below.
Thanks for reading,
Maydha Devarajan
Interim Editor-in-Chief
City adjusts legislative goals for incoming Trump administration
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More from CityView
County looking to fund at-risk youth programs
The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council wants applicants to address risk factors associated with delinquency.
PWC seeks to control its insurance prices despite inflationary pressure
City-owned utility is paying $3 million this year for insurance on its equipment, land, other assets.
Equipment failure caused Sunday’s widespread power failure in Fayetteville
And a squirrel caused a smaller outage that day.
Events
YOGA IN THE GARDEN
- Where: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville
- When: 6-7 p.m. today
- What: Practice this calm eastern exercise taught by instructor, Ashley Clayton. All levels welcome!
A VISION FOR YOUR LIFE
- Where: West Regional Branch Library, 7469 Century Circle, Fayetteville
- When: 5-6:30 p.m. today
- What: What are your goals and dreams? What is your desired life destination? Join us to craft a vision board for your life.
GENEALOGY SKILL SHUFFLE
- Where: Cumberland County Public Library Headquarters Branch, 300 Maiden Lane, Fayetteville
- When: 5-6 p.m. today
- What: Learn with us and practice your genealogy skills! Rotate through a series of stations, each focused on a different genealogical resource or skill.
Obituaries
Gloria Sineath Burton
Gloria Sineath Burton, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, Jan. 6.
Felicia Anjanette Phair
Felicia Anjanette Phair, 49, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 4.
Bill Cyrus Preece
Bill Cyrus Preece, 66, of Lumber Bridge, passed away on Friday, Jan. 3.
Until tomorrow!
💻 Fayetteville Technical Community College has a new dean of Computer Information Technology, the college system announced Wednesday. Dwayne Campbell, who has over 20 years of experience working in the field, moved to the Fayetteville area in 2011. He has taught IT and project management classes on college campuses and previously served as the Chief Information Officer for the City of Fayetteville.
~ Maydha
