Fayetteville leaders traveled to Washington, D.C., last week for the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference. They wanted federal money and backing for things their city needs.
Mayor Mitch Colvin and City Council members sat down with congressional representatives, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development officials, and White House staff. The group zeroed in on one big prize: a $26 million Choice Neighborhood Initiative grant.
They also pressed for regional transportation projects. Air service needs to expand. So do rail lines, transit systems, roads, and walkways for pedestrians…