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Cumberland County adopts condensed FY25–26 federal legislative agenda, prioritizing water, education and veterans
Summary
The Board adopted a shortened federal legislative agenda March 5 that emphasizes water and sewer infrastructure, protecting federal education funding, youth mental health services, I‑685 route protection and modernization of WIC and veteran services; commissioners said delegation meetings on the Hill were productive.
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners on March 5 approved a condensed FY2025–26 federal legislative agenda that prioritizes water and sewer infrastructure, protecting federal education funding, and mental‑health funding for youth, among other items.
Assistant County Manager Sally Shutt presented the draft agenda, saying it was shortened at the board’s direction after the February agenda session and tied to the board’s strategic priorities. The agenda’s top funding priorities include water and sewer infrastructure, protecting federal education funding for local schools, and mental‑health services for youth. Under public‑safety and emergency‑services priorities, the agenda seeks funding to assist the sheriff’s office and emergency services with technology, including a mobile incident command center.
The agenda also lists priorities to ensure the I‑685 route through Cumberland County, to strengthen and modernize the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program to allow permanent virtual service options and online shopping, and to support veteran services, Older Americans Act and Elder Justice Act initiatives. The county noted it is monitoring guidance on FY2026 community project funding (congressional direct spending) and intends to seek project funding once federal guidance is available.
Shutt and members of the county delegation reported meetings in Washington, D.C., to present the county’s priorities. Commissioners said they met with members of the federal delegation and had a joint meeting hosted by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners with U.S. senators to discuss county priorities. The public presentation named Senators Tillis and Budd as participants in those meetings.
Vice Chairwoman Jones moved to approve the federal legislative agenda; the commission approved it unanimously.
Why it matters: The agenda guides county requests to the federal delegation and frames funding priorities the county will pursue, including infrastructure, education, public safety technology and programs serving veterans, older adults and families with young children.
Vote and next steps: The board approved the agenda unanimously. County staff said they will pursue guidance and apply for community project funding when federal procedures are published.
