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Meeting opened with a prayer led by Alderman Best followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call; mayor and seven aldermen present.
The New Bern Board of Aldermen met April 14, 2026. Key business: city manager presented the proposed FY2027 budget including a 3¢ tax-rate proposal; the board approved a mult-parcel rezoning package after a public hearing; the board opened discussion of a draft ordinance to regulate vehicles-for-hire (including pedal-powered tour vehicles); and the board approved several routine resolutions and budget amendments. Public commenters pressed officials on election timing, zoning changes and long-running disaster-recovery grievances.
