A Resident’s Guide to Fayetteville’s Budget Process
The budget process starts long before the City Council approves it in June. Residents play a role at several key moments, from early feedback to a public hearing before it’s approved.
Could Your Residential Street Become a No-Parking Zone?
Fayetteville residents could turn the free parking in front of their homes into no-parking zones under a proposed policy that the city council is considering.
‘Ranger Rick,’ Former Fayetteville City Council Candidate, Charged with Assault
Enrique Roberto ‘Ranger Rick’ Murillo is accused of shoving a woman in the face, knocking her out of a chair at Charlie Mike’s Pub.
Council and Activists Press City Manager After Spokesperson’s Botched Press Release
They say the city manager must take action after a city spokesperson released inaccurate information.
Mayor Pro Tem Vote Exposes Divisions in New Fayetteville City Council
An inauguration ceremony celebrated collaboration, but a divisive vote exposed fault lines that could shape the next two years.
Outgoing Fayetteville Council Members Honored with Keys to the City
In other business, council argues about ‘no parking’ restrictions in front of people’s homes.
City Council Approves New Developer to Build Downtown Fayetteville Hotel and Apartment Tower
Seven stories to be added to the five-story Hay Street Parking Garage, for a total of 12 stories
More City Council Coverage
Council delays talks about state audit in what critics call a pre-election power move
Three Fayetteville City Council members say Mayor Mitch Colvin and his allies postponed Monday’s council meeting until Nov. 10 to prevent a politically fraught topic—contractors’ abandonment of six construction projects—from being discussed less than 24 hours before Election Day. The three council members also question whether the vote to postpone the meeting was conducted legally.…
Did Enrique ‘Ranger Rick’ Murillo threaten Fayetteville City Council Member Lynne Greene?
A Facebook post and message to Murillo’s former election opponent could lead to law enforcement involvement.
Fayetteville wanted two early voting sites. It’s getting three
Early voting will be at Cliffdale Recreation Center, Kiwanis Recreation Center, and the Cumberland County Board of Elections Office.
Activist groups protest Fayetteville’s use of ShotSpotter as deadline for contract renewal approaches
Protesters gathered in front of Fayetteville City Hall on Wednesday to protest the city’s contract with ShotSpotter, a controversial gunshot detection system.
Cumberland elections board fails — again — to pick early voting sites for city and town elections
Now the State Board of Elections will decide where early voters will cast their ballots in Fayetteville
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