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Fayetteville City Council Meeting Recap - March 25, 2024

The Fayetteville City Council convened on March 25 at City Hall to deliberate on various city matters. The meeting commenced with a prayer by Father Alexander Papagikos and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Mitch Colvin and the City Council.

Mr. Grant Bennett of the Two-Six Project highlighted the organization's achievements in Fayetteville, while Fayetteville PACT recognized Chief Kemberle Braden for his support of nonprofits. Mayor Colvin and the City Council presented proclamations to honor different individuals and organizations.

City Manager Douglas J. Hewett shared that the City Manager newsletter is now available weekly for residents to subscribe to on the city's website.

During the meeting, several motions were made and decisions taken by the council. Council members voted on agenda items, consent agenda, and public hearings. One notable discussion was the consideration of renaming Providence Street to JP Swinson Street, which saw differing opinions among council members.

The council also addressed zoning issues and special use permits, with decisions made on rezoning requests and permit approvals. Additionally, administrative reports were reviewed and certain items were deferred to future work sessions for further discussion.

The meeting concluded with unanimous approvals on certain motions, including the contract for the African American Museum and the tabled discussion on Employee Compensation.

The next City Council Regular Meeting is scheduled for April 8 at 6:30 p.m., while the March Work Session will take place on April 1 at 2 p.m., both at Fayetteville City Hall’s Council Chambers. Meetings are broadcast live on various platforms for public viewing.

For more details on the Fayetteville City Council and upcoming meetings, visit the city's official website.