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City Manager presents recommended FY2027 Budget

Published on May 14, 2026

City Manager Douglas Hewett presented the FY27 Recommended Operating Budget to the City Council and the public at the Budget Work Session on Thursday, May 14. The recommended budget totals $322,813,979.

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City sets budget work sessions, public hearing for May

Published on May 11, 2026

City Council will host a series of budget work sessions to discuss the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget. The sessions will be held on May 14, 21 and 28 at 10 a.m. at City Hall, 433 Hay Street. City Manager Douglas Hewett is set to present the City's recommended budget at the first session on Thursday, May 14 at 10 a.m.

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City celebrates Economic Development Week

Published on May 08, 2026

Mayor Mitch Colvin recognized May 4–8, as Economic Development Week in Fayetteville during the May 4 City Council work session, presenting a proclamation that highlights the role economic development plays in job creation, neighborhood vitality, business investment and long-term community growth.

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Fayetteville seeks feedback on Development Review Process

Published on May 08, 2026

The City of Fayetteville is calling on contractors, developers, architects, engineers, property owners, homeowners and other community members who interact with the City's development review process to participate in an important improvement initiative and share their experiences directly.

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City seeks qualified developers for future development project

Published on May 07, 2026

The City of Fayetteville has issued a Request for Qualification (RFQ) seeking an experienced development team to partner on the development of the Blount and Gillespie site, a 9.3-acre, city-owned assembly of 41 parcels located immediately south of Downtown Fayetteville. The potential development site is located on the corner of Blount and Gillespie Street.

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City to break ground on Fire Station 16

Published on May 05, 2026

The City and Fayetteville firefighters will celebrate the groundbreaking for the new Fire Station 16 on Friday, May 8 at 10 a.m. The new station will be located at 1710 Cedar Creek Road.

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Splash Pads open May 1

Published on April 29, 2026

Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation (FCPR) splash pads will open for the season on May 1 at 10 a.m.

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City awards $100K to partners for Safe Space Activation initiative

Published on April 28, 2026

The City of Fayetteville’s Office of Community Safety has awarded $100,000 in Safe Space Activation Grant funding to support community-led programs for youth, families, and residents throughout Fayetteville this summer.

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Fleet Division recognized among 100 Best Fleets in the Americas

Published on April 24, 2026

The City of Fayetteville’s Fleet Division has been recognized as one of the top 100 Public Fleets in the Americas. The City’s Fleet team is responsible for maintaining and repairing approximately 1,500 assets. These assets include City vehicles, heavy machinery and equipment used by City departments such as Parks and Recreation and Solid Waste.

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Downtown street closures planned for Fayetteville Dogwood Festival

Published on April 23, 2026

Multiple streets in Downtown Fayetteville will be closed as the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival takes place April 24–26, alongside Fourth Friday.

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Media Releases

City Manager presents recommended FY2027 Budget

City sets budget work sessions, public hearing for May

City celebrates Economic Development Week

Fayetteville seeks feedback on Development Review Process

City seeks qualified developers for future development project

City to break ground on Fire Station 16

Splash Pads open May 1

City awards $100K to partners for Safe Space Activation initiative

Fleet Division recognized among 100 Best Fleets in the Americas

Downtown street closures planned for Fayetteville Dogwood Festival

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