At Monday’s city council meeting, Mayor Colvin’s Data Center voting block collapsed in spectacular fashion. Council member McMillan was able to advance a motion (6-4) for city staff to draft a data center moratorium which the council will vote on at an upcoming meeting.

The danger at the moment is that a voluntary annexation will be pushed through the zoning process to get the potential Data center property located in the county (where there is a moratorium) annexed into the city where there isn’t yet a moratorium before the city council is able to take action. If that happens, then we’ll know for certain that the fix was in and the mayor sold out the community.

The collapse of Colvin’s coalition means we’ll likely hear less from his smug self on WIDU talking about paid protesters and other GOP talking points. The undertaker is truly an undercover Republican.

Income tax cap: Lowers the existing cap from 7 to 3.5 percent

• It is not a tax cut. It applies to both the corporate and personal rate. Both rates are already scheduled to be below 3.5 percent next year.
• The NC General Assembly has been cutting income taxes for 13 years. This has disproportionately benefitted large corporations and those with very high incomes.
• State revenue is falling as our population and costs grow. This is unsustainable and has led to underfunding of services and programs, and local governments paying for what are supposed to be state costs.
• Income tax cuts lead to increases in fees and sales taxes, and cuts to vital public services.
• The income tax amendment would lock us into this situation effectively permanently, so future lawmakers hands will be tied.
• NC has never had a rate this low, and it will be locked into the constitution. This leaves the state unprepared for economic downturns and unforeseen circumstances like natural disasters.

Property Tax Levy Limit: Caps what local governments can collect, NOT your bill

• It is not a cap on an individual’s property tax bill. It is a cap on the total revenue a local government can collect in property taxes.
• State lawmakers already have the power to set a levy limit, so the constitutional amendment is not necessary.
• Increasingly, local governments have been taking on costs that are supposed to be covered by the state and/or federal government. This amendment is likely to lead to service cuts as local governments struggle with state and local revenue constraints.
• It does not address housing unaffordability and would disproportionately benefit large corporate landowners like tech companies and corporate landlords.
• What the limit would be and how it would be derived is not public, so there is little recourse or accountability.

Before voting, consider the impact these amendments will have on your community:

• Who would benefit from these changes and who would be negatively impacted?
• What would these amendments mean for the funding of quality of life services my family and community rely on, like emergency services, community centers, libraries, public schools, water and sanitation…?
• How would these revenue constraints impact the ability of the state and local governments to provide services for a growing or aging population and respond to natural disasters or other unforeseen circumstances in the future, especially as costs rise?
• What are specific projects prioritized by our community that are most at risk for delay or cancellation if state funding is uncertain and local government cannot collect sufficient revenue from property taxes to supplement decreases in state investment? 
• How have state and federal funding levels changed over the last 5-10 years? What state funding responsibilities has my local government taken on over that same period?
• What specific funding shortfalls are we experiencing now, including staffing shortages, school closures, or services interruptions?
• What are the other methods of generating revenue if income tax and property tax revenue is constrained? Will our locality be forced to rely more on unpopular fees?

Learn More From These Non-Partisan Resources:

• https://ncvoteagainst.org
•  https://ncvoteagainst.org/faq
• https://ncbudget.org/amendments/
• https://nchousing.org/no-real-relief-levy-limit-will-reduce-county-budgets-by-hundreds-of-millions-without-helping-homeowners/

There are several Fall and Halloween events happening in Downtown Fayetteville. Which other Halloween Events are you aware of ?

For those zombies who do find themselves downtown right at dark- remember to stay on the sidewalks.

Many rumors are flying about showing up unofficially anyway, if so be safe.

In search of an ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) certified tree expert. A large, healthy, over 100 year old, oak tree needs some trimming. A lift or bucket truck will likely be needed. TIA!

Hey! I used to be a player on the UC Berkeley Kendo yuudansha team but since I moved to Fayetteville, I have not been able to find any local partners or dojos to practice with.

Please reach out to me if you have bogu and would like to practice! I have an open space for practice but I am flexible with location.

I’m currently looking for a care home to place my mother in. Looking for a good place that’ll take care of her with her dementia and breathing problems. Any recommendations around the Fayetteville area?

Good morning neighbors! I have a tortoiseshell kitten stuck in my car engine that I need help getting out and into a rescue/ shelter. The kitten can come and go as it pleases but it's scared and won't leave. Can anyone point me in the right direction of someone who can help or a rescue/ shelter that has capacity?

Edit: We were able to get her out! Will be taking her to the shelter either today or tomorrow. Thanks everyone!

Hello I recently moved to Fayetteville and have had a few inconveniences as of recent with our living situation. I am looking for a 2-3 bedroom mobile home for me and my kids to move into preferably tomorrow for under $1000 a month or first month for $1000 does anyone have any leads that may help me thank you!

UPDATE: Yoshi has been found.

Looking for my baby. He went missing about 2pm today on Westlawn Ave in Fayetteville. He’s not the type to run away. He was let outside to potty and hasn’t been seen since.

His name is Yoshi, if you know of his whereabouts or happen to see him please contact 858.663.9783.

He is microchipped. If you have any suggestions on how I can get the word out, please let me know. Thank you.

Hello ladies, I’m skater girl who’s new in town and looking to make female friends who like to skateboard! The skate park in town is sick and I’d love to meet some other ladies who skate, wya?!?

Moving here and looking for safe area to live in

Sorry, new here and the city's website discusses "household waste" in the green 96 gallon container. The funk do I do with the shit I don't eat please? Mongo confused.

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I just found out the zombie walk is no more. What is your opinion? And does anyone know why they did? I heard it was over money greed and wanting to charge everybody admission but i can't find anything officially saying for sure.

I’m thinking of picking up doing either door dash or spark on the side for extra cash. In your opinion which do you feel is better and why? I’ve heard spark is better than door dash but I’ve also heard the opposite.

I have a family member that lives off of Country Club and just about everyday for the past few weeks her internet, like right now, goes out for hours at a time. Spectrum has given various answers from someone vandalized the equipment to a node is not working to the person just didnt know. Anyone else experiencing this?

So I made a post previously about me coming to nc for two days to clear out my storage unit well today’s the last day I’ll be here about 6 hours left till I leave.
Free clothes and glass ware and more.
If anyone wants to come check this out before it’s all gone hmu! It’s at 809 chapel hill rd spring lake - extra space storage is the name

Hey y’all,

Aspiring triathlete moving to the area soon. I am looking for help on recommendations for spots to complete my sessions.

Specifically, what pools are around and have reliable lap swim hours (especially through the winter)? It seems there’s not a ton of options around, correct me if I’m wrong.

What roads are generally okay to bike on? Specific locations would be great. I’m alright with driving a little ways if needed; I’ve heard Fayetteville isn’t very bike friendly.

Lastly, any run routes I should put on the radar? I’m cool with paved, gravel, or trails.

I have base access as well if that is helpful as well. That would be especially convenient to be close to work.

TIA

I am in the unfortunate position of needing to have a loved one cremated and to have a memorial gathering in a month or so.

Does anyone have experience with Cunningham Mortuary on Raeford? They get a lot of praise in reviews but was hoping to see if anyone here has direct experience and can recommend them?

Thanks in advance.