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…