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Fayetteville council backs resolution to put roughly $320 million infrastructure bond before voters after heated housing debate
Summary
Council voted to place a resolution of intent to call an approximately $320 million infrastructure bond on the March ballot after extended public comment and a failed amendment to add a dedicated affordable‑housing preservation line.
The Fayetteville City Council voted Oct. 7 to adopt a resolution of intent to call an infrastructure bond election that would ask voters to renew the city's 1% sales and use tax to finance roughly $320 million in capital projects, including water and sewer upgrades, roads, pedestrian infrastructure, parks upgrades, an aquatic and recreation center, an animal shelter and sustainability projects.
Mayor Molly Ron framed the proposal as continuing the funding mechanism already in place without a tax increase and said the package “totals roughly $320,000,000” and builds on multi‑year studies and project planning. CFO Steven Dotson and bond underwriter Kevin Faught described the revenue mechanics and timing; staff noted a…
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