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SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 4, 2016 UCW 45 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM NATHAN WALLS, Public Informa on Specialist, City of Faye eville Corporate Communica ons Department, Contribu ng Writer. 433 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC 28301-5537 www.FayettevilleNC.gov (910) 433-1FAY (1329) /cityoffayettevillegovernment Insta Follow Your City on Social Media: Engaging You About Your City Government Engaging You About Your City Government Fayetteville OutFront Community Meeting Being Held Sept. 29 The City of Fayetteville is holding an OutFront community meeting Thursday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Lewis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, located at 5422 Raeford Road. The main topic of the meeting will be to discuss the median that N.C. DOT will soon be building down the middle of Raeford Road. N.C. DOT staff members will be on hand to answer questions. Residents will also have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback about City services to the City's senior management team. The event will be hosted by Interim City Manager Doug Hewett, who will be joined by Assistant City Manager Jay Reinstein, retiring Police Chief Harold Medlock, Interim Police Chief Anthony Kelly, Fire Chief Ben Major and the directors from Environmental Services, Parks & Recreation, Community Development, Engineering & Infrastructure, Permitting & Inspections and Corporate Communications. Fayetteville Public Works Commission General Manager David Trego will also be in attendance to answer any utility-related questions. "We continue to host these outreach events every other month in a new location within Fayetteville, to provide residents an opportunity to talk directly with City leadership," said Kevin V. Arata, City of Fayetteville Corporate Communications Director. "This is a really great opportunity for you to engage one-on-one with those who are responsible for all of the services provided by the City, and get answers directly from them on any questions you might have about what we do to keep Fayetteville up to the high standards our residents deserve." For those residents who cannot attend the meeting in person, they can participate via the online town hall format by logging into the City's Facebook page. We encourage residents to submit their questions online and they will be answered online and in the public forum. Residents can attend the online town hall by logging onto Facebook, liking City of Fayetteville, NC Government and selecting the town hall meeting under Events. Citizens can also watch the meeting via Facebook live stream. To read more about the City of Fayetteville, visit us at www.FayettevilleNC.gov. Leaders Wanted: Sign Up For the 2016 Citizens' Academy! The City of Fayetteville wants citizens to be a part of the 2016 Citizens' Academy this fall. Classes start Thursday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. and are held each Thursday through Nov. 17. The Citizens' Academy is free of charge.The Citizens' Academy is fun and interactive. The class meets once a week and gives citizens the opportunity to learn more about local government and take ownership of their community. The Citizens' Academy also helps citizens understand how the City provides services to residents. Citizens learn what City departments do and how they do it. Citizens will get an up-close look at all the major departments across the City, to include the Police Department, Fire Department Training Facility, Fayetteville Regional Airport and learn about the City's budget process. The class will be opened by the Mayor and Interim City Manager and the graduation ceremony will be hosted by a Council member. The City hopes that informed citizens are able to take information to community groups and share with neighbors. It may even encourage some to be involved in building a better community by becoming members of boards and commissions. "This is a great way to learn more about what City government does to serve its citizens," Corporate Communications Director Kevin V. Arata said. "Last year's class of 43 students learned a lot about our City and had very positive comments about their experiences. We have increased this year's class to accommodate even more citizens and look forward to showing off our employees and departments to the community." To apply, log onto www.FayettevilleNC.gov/CitizensAcademy or email nwalls@ci.fay.nc.us. "Best Price Guaranteed" 2703 Raeford Road www.BizCardXpress.com • Banners • Business Cards • Real Estate Signs • Business Forms • Business Promotional Specialties Invest In Advertising Opportunities We can show you how to market your business! 910.484.6200 www.upandcomingweekly.com