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Cumberland County Commissioners June 1 Regular Meeting Wrap-Up

Jun 01, 2026

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The following is a summary of the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting held at 9 a.m. on June 1, 2026, in Room 118 of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse. Agendas and supporting materials are available at cumberlandconc.portal.civicclerk.com.

Chairman Kirk deViere called for a moment of silence to honor the life of former Commissioner Billy R. King, who passed away on May 28.

Commissioner Glenn Adams led the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.

In addition to the 9 a.m. Regular Meeting and Public Hearing, the Board held a special Public Hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget at 7 p.m.

PRESENTATION

There were no presentations for this meeting. 

RECOGNITION

There were no recognitions for this meeting. 

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The Board unanimously approved the agenda with the following changes:

  • Addition of 2C, Proclamation recognizing former Commissioner Billy R. King

2. CONSENT AGENDA

The Board unanimously approved the following Consent Agenda items unless otherwise noted:

A. Approval of the May 4, 2026 Board of Commissioners' Regular Meeting Minutes

B. Approval of a Proclamation Recognizing Liberty Point Resolves Day in Cumberland County

C. Approval of a Proclamation Recognizing Former Commissioner Bill R. King This item was added by unanimous vote.

3. BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

A Public Hearing was held regarding the proposed FY27 proposed budget.

4. ITEMS OF BUSINESS

There were no items of business for this meeting.

5. NOMINATIONS

There were no nominations for this meeting.

6. APPOINTMENTS

There were no appointments for this meeting.

7. CLOSED SESSION

The Board entered Closed Session to discuss:

  • Attorney Client Matter Pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11 (a)(3)

Following Closed Session, no action was taken.

The June 1 morning meeting was adjourned at 10:08 a.m.

The June 1 evening special Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.

The FY27 recommended budget is available on the County’s YouTube Channel and Budget & Performance department webpage. A print copy also is available for public review through the Clerk to the Board office.

The next regular Board of Commissioners meeting will be held June 15 at 6:45 p.m. in Room 118 of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse.

Board meetings and agenda sessions are livestreamed on the County’s websiteYouTube channel and on CCNCTV Spectrum Channel 5.

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    Email:
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