Cumberland County Board Approves New Sales Tax Distribution and Reduces Waste Disposal Fees

On April 1, 2024, the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners met in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The meeting started with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Praise Clark, and then moved on to business discussions and voting.

A significant decision was the approval of a new method for distributing sales tax revenue in Cumberland County. This will start from July 1, 2025, while the current method will continue until June 30, 2025.

The Board also decided to lower the fee for pick-up trucks carrying waste from $20 to $10 per load for three months. This is to discourage illegal dumping. The fee for single bulky items was also cut from $10 to $5. These changes are part of the county's cleanup initiative, Cumberland Clean Start, which includes a cleanup day on April 20.

The Board awarded a bid for well construction to Bill’s Well Drilling for a water project. The bid was for $351,593, including a 10% contingency.

Several recognitions and proclamations were made during the meeting. Gwen Izzell was honored for her 30 years of service to the county. The Board also acknowledged National Doctor Day and thanked Dr. Sam Fleishman for his contributions to the community's health. Child Abuse Prevention month was recognized, and Faith Boehmer was invited to speak.

Lastly, the Board approved a series of items, including recognitions of events and appointments to various boards. Ryan Aul was appointed to the Cape Fear Valley Board of Trustees, and Kenneth Burns, Jami McLaughlin, and Peter Pappas were appointed to the Civic Center Commission.

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