City Council Work Session – Draft Troop Reduction Study

Background: (from consultants memo) – The City of Fayetteville was awarded a grant from the Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) to determine the prospective regional impact of troop reductions at Fort Bragg and to develop strategies to drive growth to offset military reductions. The recommendations in this report align education, workforce development,Continue reading “City Council Work Session – Draft Troop Reduction Study”

County Tax Revaluations Complete

(from Cumberland County government memo) to view the entire document click here  http://County Tax Revaluation Shows Decrease Revalution Call Center:  910-678-7800, February 1 – 28 8:oo a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Tuesday, Thursday Email to File an Appeal:  revalappeals@co.cumberland.nc.us Customer Service:  910-678-7507 County website:  www.co.cumberland.nc.us/tax From: Continue reading “County Tax Revaluations Complete”

NC REALTORS® 2017 Legislative Priorities

During the NC REALTORS state meetings in January, the NC REALTORS government affairs team presented the 2017 NC REALTORS® Legislative Priorities.  Keep in mind that as the General Assembly long session progresses and new bills are introduced, these priorities are subject to change.  The following is a brief snapshot.  To view the entire document please click belowContinue reading “NC REALTORS® 2017 Legislative Priorities”

Fayetteville City Council discusses Gateway Overlay District

During the January Work Session of the Fayetteville City Council, the council discussed a proposed Gateway Corridor Overlay District.  Although no formal motion was made, the Council directed city staff to make adjustments and place the item back on the work session agenda for February. Those in verbal disapproval of the district – Councilman ArpContinue reading “Fayetteville City Council discusses Gateway Overlay District”

Fayetteville City Council – Park Bond Update

On January 3, 2017, Michael  Gibson (Fayetteville/Cumberland Parks & Recreation Director) gave an update on Phase 1 of the Parks Bond Issuance. Senior Center West Land located adjacent to Lake Rim along Raeford Road Lease of Land request presented to N.C. Wildlife Board of Commissioners on December 8 Skateboard Park Land Acquisition discussion scheduled forContinue reading “Fayetteville City Council – Park Bond Update”