Fayetteville adopts FY2027 budget with no tax increase; OCS funding at risk; youth curfew made permanent
Key Questions
What is the total amount of Fayetteville's FY2027 budget?
The Fayetteville City Council adopted a $327.3 million operating budget and $117 million capital budget for FY2027.
Was there a tax increase in the new Fayetteville budget?
No tax increase was included, though solid waste fees rose by $10 and 3% raises were approved along with funding for stormwater and housing projects.
What happened with the youth curfew in Fayetteville?
The city council voted 8-2 to make the youth curfew permanent despite concerns over potential discrimination.
City council officially adopted the FY2027 budget ($327.3M operating, $117M capital) with no tax increase, 3% raises, $2.18M for OCS mental health teams, $40M stormwater, $12M housing, solid waste fee up $10. ShotSpotter approved 6-4; youth curfew made permanent 8-2 despite discrimination concerns. OCS growth remains at risk. Final vote June 22 (now passed). Earlier $322M proposal superseded.