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As we head into Easter weekend, I want to take a moment to wish each of you a joyful, peaceful holiday. Whether you're spending time with loved ones, enjoying a well-earned break, or taking part in one of our many community events, please stay safe, watch out for pedestrians if you’re driving and watch out for vehicles if you’re walking or biking. With the warmer weather settling in, it’s a wonderful time to enjoy all that Fayetteville has to offer.
This Saturday afternoon downtown from noon until three, Cool Spring Downtown has Honey the Bunny will be hopping along Hay Street, doling out high fives and camera-ready smiles while you wander the shops, snag a latte, or stake out a patio seat for lunch. If the kids sprint off, they’re probably out to discover the hidden Golden Eggs—each one packed with a surprise and gone as fast as you can say “found it.” Our Historic Downtown merchants love the energy, and shopping local helps our community.
I’m excited to announce that we’re relaunching Fayetteville Outfront beginning on Tuesday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kiwanis Recreation Center. Think of it as City Hall minus the podiums and stiff chairs. Assistant City Managers Kelly Strickland and Jeff Yates will walk those who show up through the nuts and bolts of doing business with the City, then open it up for a question-and-answer session. Experts from Economic & Community Development, Purchasing, Development Services, and FSU’s HUB program will be on hand, ready for whatever’s on your mind. Future Outfront events will be held on May 21 and June 11 and will dig into stormwater fixes, community safety, and other projects you’ve been asking about, so bring your curiosity—we’ll supply the note pads.
While you’re sharing thoughts, two quick surveys need your voice. The first is the Distinctly Fayetteville Resident Sentiment Survey. Because forty percent of visitors stay with friends and family, they need to know what you think about parks, restaurants, and that secret food truck spot shapes how we tell Fayetteville’s story to the world. The second is the Strategic Transportation Corridor K survey, where you can rank safety, congestion relief, and freight priorities for the 109 mile stretch linking Greensboro to I 95 and by extension Fort Bragg to the Port of Wilmington. The survey closes at 5 p.m. on May 2.
So, as you head into the long weekend know that your ideas, your kindness, and your everyday “Can Do” attitudes are what keep this city moving forward making Fayetteville the best place to work, live and recreate. Take a moment to share your thoughts through the surveys, plan drop by Fayetteville Outfront if you can, and above all, look out for one another on the roads around town. I’m grateful to share this community and this season of renewal with you, and I can’t wait to see what we build together next.
Best,
Douglas J. Hewett
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