TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Jodi Phelps, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Jennifer Ayre, MMC, City Clerk
DATE: April 14, 2025
RE:
Title
Set Filing Fee for Municipal Election
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All Districts
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal II: The City of Fayetteville will have a Responsive City Government Supporting a Diverse and Viable Economy
Executive Summary:
The purpose of this agenda item is to increase the municipal election filing fees for the City Council by one cent.
Background:
Municipal Election Filing Fees are based on 1% of salary. Currently City Council salary is $20,598.56 and the Mayor’s salary is $37,675.59. The Cumberland County Board of Elections stated the filing fee for City Council equals $205.99 and have requested that the filing fee be increased by one cent to $206.00. The Mayor’s filing fee will remain the same at $376.76.
Issues/Analysis:
Whether to move forward with the municipal election filing fee increase of one cent for City Council.
Budget Impact:
None.
Options:
1. Move forward with the filing fee increase of one cent for City Council for a total of $206.00.
2. Do not move forward with the filing fee increase of one cent for City Council.
3. Provide additional direction to staff.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that Council provide direction to staff as to Council’s interest.
Attachments:
NCGS§ 163A-1620(e)