Category Archives: Local
Proposed Troop Reduction Presentation
You Are Invited…Regional Presentation on Possible Troop Reduction (sponsored by the City of Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University) Regional Impact Analysis for Potential Future Reduction of Personnel at Fort Bragg and Recommendations for Economic Diversification in Cumberland, Hoke, and Harnett Counties Tomorrow May 9th from 12:00 – 1:30 Snyder Memorial Baptist Church (lunch provided) Follow theContinue reading “Proposed Troop Reduction Presentation”
Fayetteville City Council Work Session Discuss Permit Fee Increases
The city council heard a presentation from the city regarding permit fees and potential increases in these fees. At the end of the discussion, council directed city staff to hold stakeholder meetings for further input. To view the proposed fees click below ↓ Draft Permit Fee Changes Comparison
Lee County Board of Commissioners – Approve Economic Development Incentives
During the January 5, Lee County Board of Commissioners meeting, several financial packages/incentives were passed. to view article click below ↓ http://www.sanfordherald.com/business/boc-approves-six-incentive-packages/article_7273128c-d2b1-11e6-8f8e-bf57ebe06d66.html Projects passed: “Project Driveline” – $37.2 million investment, 66 jobs, $512,238 incentive “Project Seal” – $865,000 investment, 15 jobs, $3,750 incentive “Project Dogwood” – $6.25 million investment, 147 jobs, $54,398 incentive “Project Sandman”Continue reading “Lee County Board of Commissioners – Approve Economic Development Incentives”
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”