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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fayetteville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Office of Community Safety Annual Report
The Office of Community Safety presented its inaugural year report, highlighting responses to unhoused residents, mental health referrals, youth employment programs, and community-led safe space activations.
SoundThinking ShotSpotter Contract Renewal
The city approved a three-year renewal for acoustic gunshot detection technology to assist police response. Supporters highlighted its utility in tracking gunfire, while opponents questioned its independent efficacy without 911 calls.
School Resource Officer Program Renewal
The council debated and approved renewing the contract with Cumberland County Schools to place police officers in local schools as SROs and TCOs.