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High Point holds public hearing on FY2025–26 budget; residents press for Southside water testing, debate civilian traffic investigators
Summary
City council opened a public hearing on the proposed FY2025–26 budget. Residents urged regular independent testing of Southside tap water and formation of an action committee; council and staff defended budget proposals including civilian traffic investigators and merit adjustments for staff.
High Point City Council opened a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2025–26 budget on May 20, giving residents three minutes each to comment and city staff a chance to respond.
The hearing drew multiple public comments focused on household finances, staffing priorities and water quality in the Southside neighborhood. Dr. Elma Hairston urged the council to prioritize Southside water concerns, asking the council to "form an action committee to focus on strategic solutions to include sewer lines and pipeline refitting evaluations" and to authorize regular independent testing of neighborhood tap water. The city manager and other staff later said crews have been engaging with Southside residents and will investigate reported water issues to determine whether they stem from city infrastructure or private plumbing.
Why it matters: Council is preparing the operating budget and will make final…
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