Fayetteville Sets Strategic Priorities for 2027 Fiscal Year

The Fayetteville City Council chose five goals for Fiscal Year 2027 at a planning retreat on Feb. 4, including safety, growth, homes, transit, and programs for kids. Council members will vote on these goals soon.

The first goal keeps pushing a wide approach to keeping people safe. During the second quarter, the Fayetteville Cares Day Resource Center logged over 300 interactions, linking residents to homes and health services through 45 partner groups.

Growing the economy stays at the top for council members. The city put $1.13 million into Economic and Community Development grants and loans during the second quarter, pushing the year-to-date total to $3.27 million. ServiceSource gave job help to 159 veterans and got 11 people into positions.

Efforts to build homes and fix up neighborhoods moved ahead in recent months. Nine people buying their first home got help through the Homebuying HERO Program, while five homeowners received urgent repairs. Staff wrapped up requirements for 16 city-owned single-family lots and pushed forward the 84-unit Central Park Villas affordable housing project.

Better ways to get around town mark a fresh goal. FAST finished the early phases of the Title VI Fare and Service Equity Study and put three suggestions into action. The city added 10 plans for getting around to the new Master Connectivity GIS Overlay Map.

Programs for young people beat expectations in the second quarter. The Orange Street STEM Initiative reached 1,136 participants. Programs like PALs, Junior Officials, and the Fayetteville-Cumberland Youth Council all topped their targets.

The City Council has outlined their priorities and will hold an official vote on what will be in the 2027 Strategic plan at a future meeting.