Lumberton, NC
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LumbertonNC averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $152,561 +1.6% yr/yr · +27.4% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2016–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Municipal budget
Total revenue$5.4M (FY2023)
Total spending$5.0M (FY2023)
Taxes$190K (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$2.9M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$270 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025132 housing units ($23.2M)
🗳️ Election results (9 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council District 08 2025-11-04
Owen Thomas ✓ 130 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 10
City Council District 05 2025-11-04
John Cantey ✓ 203 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 22 · Keith Copeland (Write-In) 6
City Council District 03 2025-11-04
John Carroll ✓ 93 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 5
City Council District 02 2025-11-04
Melissa Robinson ✓ 86 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 2
Mayor 2023-11-07
Bruce W. Davis ✓ 1,643 · John Cantey 946 · Leland Fuller 118 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 47
City Council District 07 2023-11-07
Eric Chavis ✓ 113 · Laura Sampson (Write-In) 111 · Jan Maynor 81 · Write-In (Miscellaneous)
City Council District 06 2023-11-07
Alfred Douglas (Write-In) ✓ 158 · Erich Von Hackney 153 · Write-In (Miscellaneous)
City Council District 04 2023-11-07
Karen Altman Higley ✓ 144 · Keith Caldwell (Write-In) 41 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 8
City Council District 01 2023-11-07
Leroy Rising ✓ 597 · Travis Lewis 163 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 5
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00
General
Board to hear setback variance for 302 Wintergreen Dr
The Lumberton Board of Adjustment is meeting to approve minutes and consider one agenda item: a variance to setback requirements requested by Nirav Modi of Venus SB JCE LLC for property at 302 Wintergreen Dr. The board will decide whether to grant the variance after a presentation by planning staff.
- Variance to setbacks for 302 Wintergreen Dr, requested by Nirav Modi / Venus SB JCE LLC
- Minutes approval for prior regular meeting
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500 N. Cedar Street, Lumberton
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - AUGUST 18, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 6:00 PM
Joe Terranova
Greg Caulder
Angela Jones
Jeffery McLean
Mitchell Prevatte
Walter Smith
Lisa Douglas
Lee-Pam Odom
Randy Hammonds
Ray Britt
AGENDA
I.
Call to Order
II. Minutes Approval
A. Board of Adjustment - Regular Meeting - DATE
III. Agenda Items
A. Nirav Modi, Venus SB JCE LLC Variance to Setbacks - 302 WINTERGREEN DR–
P-1 - ArTriel Kirchner, Planning & Neighborhood Services
IV. Adjournment
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 11:00
City Council
Council Chamber, Lumberton
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 11:00
City Council
Council Chamber, Lumberton
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:00
General
Planning Board to consider rezoning and special use permits
The Lumberton Planning Board will review three agenda items, including a rezoning request for 0.25 acres and two special use permits for subdivisions.
- Rezoning of 0.25 acres at 1908 Elizabethtown Road
- Special Use Permit for Architecturally Integrated Subdivision at Dawn Drive/Wellington Rd.
- Special Use Permit for Craig Hartman at 5207 Simmons Dr
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500 N. Cedar Street, Lumberton
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PLANNING BOARD - JULY 21, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 6:00 PM
Joe Terranova
Greg Caulder
Angela Jones
Jeffery McLean
Mitchell Prevatte
Walter Smith
Lisa Douglas
Lee-Pam Odom
Randy Hammonds
Ray Britt
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Minutes Approval
A. Planning Board - Regular Meeting - DATE
III. Agenda Items
A. Craig Hartman SUP 5207 Simmons Dr -P-1 - ArTriel Kirchner, Planning &
Neighborhood Services
B. Megan Fowler rezoning of approximately 0.25 acres of property located at 1908
Elizabethtown Road, - P3 - ArTriel Kirchner, Planning & Neighborhood Services
C. Christopher Powers Special Use Permit for an Architecturally Integrated Subdivision
Dawn Drive/Wellington Rd. P-8 - ArTriel Kirchner, Planning & Neighborhood
Services
IV. Adjournment
MEMBERS - IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING PLEASE CALL THE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT AT 671-3838 BY 4 P.M.
Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 11:00
City Council
Lumberton City Council to hold public hearings on rezoning and automotive regulations
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a rezoning request for 2906 Olive Dr. and a new ordinance for automotive establishments. The body will also consider several annexations, special use permits, and the allocation of Community Revitalization Funds.
- Public hearing for Al-khateeb rezoning at 2906 Olive Dr.
- Public hearing for an ordinance regulating automotive establishments
- Wholesale Electric Rates Study cost of $28,900
- Rezoning of 0.25 acres at 1908 Elizabethtown Road
- Special Use Permits for 5207 Simmons Dr. and Dawn Drive/Wellington Rd.
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Council Chamber, Lumberton
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CITY OF LUMBERTON
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ● JULY 13, 2026
Regular Meeting Council Chambers
500 N Cedar St, Third Floor, Lumberton, NC
28358
11:00 AM
Mayor Bruce W. Davis
Councilmember Leroy Rising, Precinct 1
Councilmember Melissa Robinson, Precinct 2
Councilmember John Carroll, Precinct 3
Councilmember Karen Higley, Precinct 4
Councilmember John Cantey, Precinct 5
Councilmember Alfred Douglas, Precinct 6
Councilmember Eric Chavis, Precinct 7
Councilmember Owen Thomas, Mayor Pro Tem
STAFF:
Wayne Horne, City Manager
Brandon Love, Deputy City Manager
Holt Moore, City Attorney
Laney Mitchell-McIntosh, City Clerk
I. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
B. Pledge of Allegiance –
II. Public Comment Period
III. Retirees' Recognition - Keith Jones - 35 Years of Dedicated Service as Crew Chief -
Public Works - Curley Locklear - 10 Years of Dedicated Service as Crew Chief -
Recreation Dept.
IV. Pride in Lumberton Awards Precinct 3: Ann Warrington - 900 Jane Street - Bettye
Currin - 410 Highland Avenue
V. Public Hearings
A. Al-khateeb rezoning for 2906 OLIVE Dr. - P7 - ArTriel Kirchner, Planning &
Neighborhood Services
B. Creating an ordinance regulating automotive establishments - ArTriel Kirchner,
Planning & Neighborhood Services
VI. Consent Agenda
A. Minutes Approval for June 8, 2026 and June 22, 2026, City Council Meetings
B. Ratify the Designation of $1,100 of Community Revitalization Funds to Sandy Grove
Baptist Church Vacation Bible Schoo …
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Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 09:00
General
City Council to hear the proposed 2026‑2027 fiscal year budget
The Lumberton City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026‑2027 fiscal year budget presented by City Manager Wayne Horne. Council members will also consider a change order request for the AMI Project presented by Greg Prevatte` and Corey Walters of Electric Utilities. Additionally, the council will discuss declaring discarded electrical equipment from the I-95 surplus for a negotiated sale, as advised by the City Attorney.
- Public hearing on the proposed 2026‑2027 fiscal year budget – presented by City Manager Wayne Horne
- Change order request for AMI Project – presented by Greg Prevatte`, Corey Walters (Electric Utilities)
- Declaration of discarded electrical equipment from I-95 surplus for negotiated sale – City Attorney
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500 N. Cedar Street, Lumberton
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CITY OF LUMBERTON
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ● JUNE 22, 2026
Regular Meeting Council Chambers
500 N Cedar St, Third Floor, Lumberton, NC
28358
9:00 AM
Mayor Bruce W. Davis
Councilmember Leroy Rising, Precinct 1
Councilmember Melissa Robinson, Precinct 2
Councilmember John Carroll, Precinct 3
Councilmember Karen Higley, Precinct 4
Councilmember John Cantey, Precinct 5
Councilmember Alfred Douglas, Precinct 6
Councilmember Eric Chavis, Precinct 7
Councilmember Owen Thomas, Mayor Pro Tem
STAFF:
Wayne Horne, City Manager
Brandon Love, Deputy City Manager
Holt Moore, City Attorney
Laney Mitchell-McIntosh, City Clerk
I. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
B. Pledge of Allegiance –
II. Public Hearings
A. Proposed 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget - Wayne Horne, City Manager
III. Agenda Items
A. Change Order Request for AMI Project - Greg Prevatte`, Corey Walters, Electric
Utilities
B. Declare discarded electrical equipment from I-95 surplus for negotiated sale - , City
Attorney
IV. Adjournment
Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 18:00
General
Rezoning request for 2906 Olive Dr. and new automotive ordinance on Planning Board agenda
The Lumberton Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a rezoning application by Helmi A Al-khateeb at 2906 Olive Dr. The board will also discuss a proposed ordinance to regulate automotive establishments. Approval of the previous meeting's minutes is also on the agenda.
- Public hearing for Helmi A Al-khateeb rezoning at 2906 Olive Dr.
- Discussion of creating an ordinance regulating automotive establishments
- Approval of Planning Board minutes from May 19, 2026
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PLANNING BOARD - JUNE 16, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 6:00 PM
Joe Terranova
Greg Caulder
Angela Jones
Jeffery McLean
Mitchell Prevatte
Walter Smith
Lisa Douglas
Lee-Pam Odom
Randy Hammonds
Ray Britt
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Minutes Approval
A. Planning Board - Regular Meeting - 5/19/26
III. Agenda Items
A. Helmi A Al-khateeb rezoning for 2906 OLIVE Dr. - ArTriel Kirchner, Planning &
Neighborhood Services
B. Creating an ordinance regulating automotive establishments - ArTriel Kirchner,
Planning & Neighborhood Services
IV. Adjournment
MEMBERS - IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING PLEASE CALL THE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT AT 671-3838 BY 4 P.M.
Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 11:00
City Council
Council to consider special use permit for electronic gaming center at 4555 Fayetteville Rd
The City Council will hold public hearings on a special use permit for an electronic gaming center, a rezoning request for 2906 Olive Drive, and amendments to ordinances on recreational vehicle parks and temporary screening. The consent agenda includes ratification of $200 in CRF funds for a Juneteenth Gala, and other agenda items cover budget amendments, additional parking on Elm Street, residential sewer clean-outs, and a water main replacement on Cherokee Street.
- Public hearing: special use permit for electronic gaming center at 4555 Fayetteville Rd
- Public hearing: rezoning continuation for 2906 Olive Dr
- Public hearing: amend Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds Ordinance
- Consideration of additional parking on Elm Street
- Cherokee Street Water Main Replacement
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500 N. Cedar Street, Lumberton
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CITY OF LUMBERTON
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ● JUNE 8, 2026
Regular Meeting Council Chambers
500 N Cedar St, Third Floor, Lumberton, NC
28358
11:00 AM
Mayor Bruce W. Davis
Councilmember Leroy Rising, Precinct 1
Councilmember Melissa Robinson, Precinct 2
Councilmember John Carroll, Precinct 3
Councilmember Karen Higley, Precinct 4
Councilmember John Cantey, Precinct 5
Councilmember Alfred Douglas, Precinct 6
Councilmember Eric Chavis, Precinct 7
Councilmember Owen Thomas, Mayor Pro Tem
STAFF:
Wayne Horne, City Manager
Brandon Love, Deputy City Manager
Holt Moore, City Attorney
Laney Mitchell-McIntosh, City Clerk
I. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
B. Pledge of Allegiance –
II. Retiree Recognition: Vernon Johnson - 26 yrs of Dedicated Service as Captain
Detective - Lumberton Police Department
III. Pride in Lumberton Awards (Precinct 3): Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth E. Currie - 3561
Rosewood Dr. -Cheryl Revels - 1307 E. 10th Street
IV. Public Comment Period
V. Public Hearings
A. Planning Board Minutes from May 19th, 2026 - , Planning & Neighborhood Services
B. Mohamed Metwally Abou Emara special use permit for the operation of an electronic
gaming center located at 4555 Fayetteville Rd. P2 - ArTriel Kirchner, Planning &
Neighborhood Services
C. Amend the Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds Ordinance - ArTriel
Kirchner, Planning & Neighborhood Services
D. Update sections of the ordinance addressing temporary screening materials. - ArTriel
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Consent Agenda
7 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Owen Thomas yea
Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 21:00
City Council
Council Chamber, Lumberton
Tue May 19, 2026 · 18:00
General
Planning Board to consider special use permit for electronic gaming center
The Lumberton Planning Board will meet to discuss and vote on several items, including a special use permit for an electronic gaming center at 4555 Fayetteville Road. The board will also consider amendments to the Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds Ordinance and a new ordinance regulating automotive establishments. Additional discussion includes updating sections on temporary screening materials.
- Special use permit for Mohamed Metwally Abou Emara to operate an electronic gaming center at 4555 Fayetteville Rd.
- Amend the Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds Ordinance
- Create an ordinance regulating automotive establishments
- Update sections of the ordinance addressing temporary screening materials
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500 N. Cedar Street, Lumberton
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PLANNING BOARD - MAY 19, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 6:00 PM
Joe Terranova
Greg Caulder
Angela Jones
Jeffery McLean
Mitchell Prevatte
Walter Smith
Lisa Douglas
Lee-Pam Odom
Randy Hammonds
Ray Britt
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Minutes Approval
A. Planning Board - Regular Meeting - April 28th, 2026
III. Agenda Items
A. Mohamed Metwally Abou Emara special use permit for the operation of an electronic
gaming center located at 4555 Fayetteville Rd. P2 - ArTriel Kirchner, Planning &
Neighborhood Services
B. Amend the Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds Ordinance - ArTriel
Kirchner, Planning & Neighborhood Services
C. Creating an ordinance regulating automotive establishments - ArTriel Kirchner,
Planning & Neighborhood Services
D. Update sections of the ordinance addressing temporary screening materials. - ArTriel
Kirchner, Planning & Neighborhood Services
IV. Adjournment
MEMBERS - IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING PLEASE CALL THE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT AT 671-3838 BY 4 P.M.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
8 yea
Lisa Douglas yea · Angela Jones yea · Randy Hammonds yea · Walter Smith yea · Ray Britt yea · Joe Terranova yea · Mitchell Prevatte yea · Jeff McLean yea
Tue May 19, 2026 · 18:00
General
Board of Adjustment to note withdrawn variance request
The Lumberton Board of Adjustment is meeting for a regular session. The only substantive item is the withdrawal of a variance request for 2109 Griffin St. The rest of the agenda is procedural.
- Davis Ray variance request for 2109 Griffin St. has been withdrawn (item removed from consideration)
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500 N. Cedar Street, Lumberton
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - MAY 19, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 6:00 PM
Joe Terranova
Greg Caulder
Angela Jones
Jeffery McLean
Mitchell Prevatte
Walter Smith
Lisa Douglas
Lee-Pam Odom
Randy Hammonds
Ray Britt
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Minutes Approval
A. Board of Adjustment — Regular Meeting - April 28th, 2026
III. Agenda Items
A. Davis Ray variance request- 2109 Griffin St. P-2 - WITHDRAW REQUEST - ArTriel
Kirchner, Planning & Neighborhood Services
IV. Adjournment
Mon May 11, 2026 · 11:00
City Council
Council considers supplemental CDBG funding for the Lumberton Floodgate Project
The Lumberton City Council will discuss a supplemental funding request for the Floodgate Project under CDBG grant #20-D-3636. It will also review several special use permits, sewer line replacement projects, and a naming rights policy. Additional items include a rezoning withdrawal request and various financial ratifications.
- Supplemental Funding to Lumberton Floodgate Project Budget — CDBG NR Grant #20-D-3636
- Davis Ray rezoning request for 2109 Griffin St. – P2 withdrawn
- Special Use Permit for a major subdivision on NC Highway 72 (parcel #2905-01-02304)
- Special Use Permit for an electronic gaming center at 4555 Fayetteville Rd. P2
- Amendment to the Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds Ordinance
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500 N. Cedar Street, Lumberton
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CITY OF LUMBERTON
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ● MAY 11, 2026
Regular Meeting Council Chambers
500 N Cedar St, Third Floor, Lumberton, NC
28358
11:00 AM
Mayor Bruce W. Davis
Councilmember Leroy Rising, Precinct 1
Councilmember Melissa Robinson, Precinct 2
Councilmember John Carroll, Precinct 3
Councilmember Karen Higley, Precinct 4
Councilmember John Cantey, Precinct 5
Councilmember Alfred Douglas, Precinct 6
Councilmember Eric Chavis, Precinct 7
Councilmember Owen Thomas, Mayor Pro Tem
STAFF:
Wayne Horne, City Manager
Brandon Love, Deputy City Manager
Holt Moore, City Attorney
Laney Mitchell-McIntosh, City Clerk
I. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
B. Pledge of Allegiance –
II. Employees' Recognition:
A. Robert P. Armstrong — 20 yrs of Dedicated Service as Director of Public Works
Roger F. Morgan Jr. - 28 yrs of Dedicated Service as Sr. Fire Captain - , City Council
III. Pride in Lumberton Awards Precinct 3: Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Simmons - 1495 E. 7th
Street - Douglas Giebert - 424 Cromwell Place
IV. Public Comment Period
V. Public Hearings
A. Planning Board Minutes from April 28th, 2026 - , Planning & Neighborhood Services
B. Davis Ray rezoning request- 2109 Griffin St. – P2 WITHDRAW REQUEST - ArTriel
Kirchner, Planning & Neighborhood Services
C. Supplemental Funding to Lumberton Floodgate Project Budget — CDBG - NR Grant
#20-D-3636 - Wayne Horne, City Manager
VI. Consent Agenda
A. Minutes Approval for April 13th, 2026, City Council Meet …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Consent Agenda
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
Mon May 4, 2026 · 21:00
City Council
Council Chamber, Lumberton
Mon May 4, 2026 · 11:00
City Council
Council Chamber, Lumberton
Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 18:00
General
Rezoning request for 2109 Griffin Street
The Planning Board will consider a rezoning request for property at 2109 Griffin Street submitted by Davis Ray. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and adjournment.
- Davis Ray rezoning request at 2109 Griffin St.
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500 N. Cedar Street, Lumberton
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PLANNING BOARD - APRIL 28, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 6:00 PM
Joe Terranova
Greg Caulder
Angela Jones
Jeffery McLean
Mitchell Prevatte
Walter Smith
Lisa Douglas
Lee-Pam Odom
Randy Hammonds
Ray Britt
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Minutes Approval
A. Planning Board - Regular Meeting - DATE
III. Agenda Items
A. Davis Ray rezoning request- 2109 Griffin St. – P2 - ArTriel Kirchner, Planning &
Neighborhood Services
IV. Adjournment
MEMBERS - IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING PLEASE CALL THE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT AT 671-3838 BY 4 P.M.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
7 yea
Lisa Douglas yea · Randy Hammonds yea · Walter Smith yea · Ray Britt yea · Joe Terranova yea · Mitchell Prevatte yea · Jeff McLean yea
Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 18:00
General
Board to hear variance request at 2109 Griffin St.
The Lumberton Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from Davis Ray for property at 2109 Griffin St. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and the single substantive item is the variance request, presented by Planning staff.
- Variance request by Davis Ray at 2109 Griffin St.
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500 N. Cedar Street, Lumberton
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - APRIL 28, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 6:00 PM
Joe Terranova
Greg Caulder
Angela Jones
Jeffery McLean
Mitchell Prevatte
Walter Smith
Lisa Douglas
Lee-Pam Odom
Randy Hammonds
Ray Britt
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Minutes Approval
A. Board of Adjustment - Regular Meeting - DATE
III. Agenda Items
A. Davis Ray variance request- 2109 Griffin St. P-2 - ArTriel Kirchner, Planning &
Neighborhood Services
IV. Adjournment
Mon Apr 13, 2026 · 11:00
General
Council to consider CDBG sewer rehab funding application
The Lumberton City Council will hold public hearings on a CDBG-I application, a closeout of CDBG-NR 2021, a food truck park ordinance, and a street renaming policy. The consent agenda includes ratifications for affordable housing support, wastewater PFAS study funding, fuel pump repair, and police department software. Regular agenda items include a resolution to apply for CDBG funding for a sewer rehabilitation project, a rezoning request at 2109 Griffin St., a special use permit for an electronic gaming center at 4555 Fayetteville Rd., and several community revitalization fund designations.
- Resolution authorizing application for CDBG funding for sewer rehabilitation project
- Public hearing on request to develop a food truck park ordinance
- Rezoning request for 2109 Griffin St.
- Special use permit for electronic gaming center at 4555 Fayetteville Rd.
- Ratification of Letter of Support to Jennings Village Affordable Housing Development
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500 N. Cedar Street, Lumberton
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CITY OF LUMBERTON
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ● APRIL 13, 2026
Regular Meeting Council Chambers
500 N Cedar St, Third Floor, Lumberton, NC
28358
11:00 AM
Mayor Bruce W. Davis
Councilmember Leroy Rising, Precinct 1
Councilmember Melissa Robinson, Precinct 2
Councilmember John Carroll, Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmember Karen Higley, Precinct 4
Councilmember John Cantey, Precinct 5
Councilmember Alfred Douglas, Precinct 6
Councilmember Eric Chavis, Precinct 7
Councilmember Owen Thomas, Precinct 8
STAFF:
Wayne Horne, City Manager
Brandon Love, Deputy City Manager
Holt Moore, City Attorney
Laney Mitchell-McIntosh, City Clerk
I. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
B. Pledge of Allegiance –
II. Public Comment Period
III. Public Hearings
A. CDBG-I Application - Stephanie Canady, Planning & Neighborhood Services
B. CLoseout Public Hearing CDBG-NR 2021 - Stephanie Canady, Planning &
Neighborhood Services
C. Stuart McNeill - Request to Develop a Food Truck Park Ordinance - Council - ArTriel
Kirchner, Planning & Neighborhood Services
D. Request for an Ordinance Amendment- Street Renaming Policy - ArTriel Kirchner,
Planning & Neighborhood Services
IV. Consent Agenda
A. Minutes Approval
B. Ratify the Letter of Support to Jennings Village Affordable Housing Development -
Wayne Horne, City Manager
C. Ratify the Adoption of the Resolution of Acceptance of the Funding Offer for Phase 1
of the Wastewater Treatment Plant PFAS Study - Wayne Horne, City Manager …
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Mon Apr 6, 2026 · 11:00
City Council
Council Chamber, Lumberton
Mon Apr 6, 2026 · 21:00
City Council
Council Chamber, Lumberton
Tue Mar 17, 2026 · 18:00
General
500 N. Cedar Street, Lumberton
Mon Mar 9, 2026 · 11:00
City Council
City Council to consider downtown retaining wall and food truck park ordinance
The Lumberton City Council will ratify a $137,100 engineering agreement for a downtown riverfront retaining wall and hold a public hearing on recovery plans for two developments. The meeting also includes a request to develop a food truck park ordinance and a presentation on a K-9 unit.
- Ratification of Engineering Agreement for Downtown Riverfront Retaining Wall ($137,100)
- Public Hearing: Recovery Plans for Hilton Heights and Myers Park Developments
- Request to develop a Food Truck Park Ordinance
- Request for an Ordinance Amendment regarding Street Renaming Policy
- Presentation: Mission First K-9 Unit
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✓ Decided: City Council approves $137,100 design contract for downtown riverfront retaining wall
The council ratified a poll to award an engineering agreement to The Wooten Company for design services on the downtown riverfront retaining wall renovation. The contract amount is $137,100 and will be funded from downtown state‑appropriated funds. The design work is required to be completed by June. The motion passed unanimously, 8‑0.
- Approved $137,100 engineering design contract for downtown riverfront retaining wall (8‑0)
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CITY OF LUMBERTON
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ● MARCH 9, 2026
Regular Meeting Council Chambers
500 N Cedar St, Third Floor, Lumberton, NC
28358
11:00 AM
Mayor Bruce W. Davis
Councilmember Leroy Rising, Precinct 1
Councilmember Melissa Robinson, Precinct 2
Councilmember John Carroll, Precinct 3
Councilmember Karen Higley, Precinct 4
Councilmember John Cantey, Precinct 5
Councilmember Alfred Douglas, Precinct 6
Councilmember Eric Chavis, Precinct 7
Councilmember Owen Thomas, Mayor Pro Tem
STAFF:
Wayne Horne, City Manager
Brandon Love, Deputy City Manager
Holt Moore, City Attorney
Laney Mitchell-McIntosh, City Clerk
I. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
B. Pledge of Allegiance –
II. Presentation of Resolution - Lumbee Tribe
III. Public Comment Period
IV. Public Hearing
A. Public Hearing Request — Recovery Plans for Hilton Heights and Myers Park
Developments - Wayne Horne, City Manager
V. Consent Agenda
A. Ratification of Council Poll — Engineering Agreement for Downtown Riverfront
Retaining Wall Design to The Wooten Company in the Amount of $137,100. - Wayne
Horne, City Manager
VI. Agenda Items
A. Mission First K-9 Presentation - Kristen Botts, Program Director - Kristen Botts, City
Manager
B. Agenda Request for Support from Lumberton High Booster Club for Golf Tournament
Sponsorship - Donnie Douglas, City Council
C. Main Street Lumberton Update - Mrs. Dencie Lambdin - , City Manager
D. CDBG-NR Legal Service - Stephanie Canady, Planning …
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CITY OF LUMBERTON
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES ● MARCH 9, 2026
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
500 N Cedar St, Third Floor, Lumberton, NC
28358
11:00 AM
I.
Call to Order
A. Invocation – Councilman Carroll
B. Pledge of Allegiance – Councilman Cantey
II. Presentation of Resolution - Lumbee Tribe
Councilman Eric Chavis along with the Mayor and City Council presented the Lumbee
Tribal Council with a Resolution Recognizing and Commending the Lumbee Tribe on the
full Federal Recognition received on December 18, 2025, from the US Government. The
Tribal Chairperson, John Lowery, stated that he thanked the City Council of the City of
Lumberton for recognizing this historic event. He stated that as the tribe grows, the city will
grow too. He, along with others, were very thankful for the recognition, and he stated that
he always tells people that "the City of Lumberton is one of the most diverse cities in North
Carolina. He stated that you can go to places and see all races and nationalities coming
together. Whether it's baseball, softball or whatever, there is a lot of cultural diversity
here.
III. Public Comment Period
IV. Public Hearing
A. Public Hearing Request — Recovery Plans for Hilton Heights and Myers Park
Developments - Wayne Horne, City Manager
City Manager Horne opened the public hearing to discuss the Lumberton Housing
Authority plans on the proposed demolition of Hilton Heights and the acquis …
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to authorize award of the contract and allow work to begin as soon as possible. Ratify the February 18, 2026, Council poll approving the award of the engineering agreement to The Wooten Company in…
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: Passed (8 TO 0) MOVER: Precinct 4` Higley SECONDER: Precinct 5 Cantey
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: Passed (8 TO 0) MOVER: Precinct 1 Rising SECONDER: Precinct 4` Higley
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: (8 TO 0) MOVER: Precinct 8 Thomas SECONDER: Precinct 4` Higley
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
ordinance suitable for the City of Lumberton. Please review and provide comments on the attached draft of the street renaming policy. Also, the planning department asks the council to set the…
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: Passed (8 TO 0) MOVER: Precinct 1 Rising SECONDER: Precinct 3 - Mayor Pro Team Carroll
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: Passed (8 TO 0) MOVER: Precinct 5 Cantey SECONDER: Precinct 8 Thomas
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: Passed (8 TO 0) MOVER: Precinct 3 - Mayor Pro Team Carroll SECONDER: Precinct 1 Rising
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
Mon Mar 2, 2026 · 21:00
City Council
Council Chamber, Lumberton
Tue Feb 17, 2026 · 18:00
General
Planning Board to discuss food truck park ordinance
The Lumberton Planning Board will meet to discuss a proposed ordinance for a food truck park. The meeting will include the approval of previous minutes and a call to order.
- Approval of Planning Board minutes
- Discussion of food truck park ordinance
planningfood-truckordinancelumberton
500 N. Cedar Street, Lumberton
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PLANNING BOARD - FEBRUARY 17, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 6:00 PM
Joe Terranova
Greg Caulder
Angela Jones
Jeffery McLean
Mitchell Prevatte
Walter Smith
Lisa Douglas
Lee-Pam Odom
Randy Hammonds
Ray Britt
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Minutes Approval
A. Planning Board - Regular Meeting - DATE
III. Agenda Items
A. Stuart McNeill - Request to Develop a Food Truck Park Ordinance - ArTriel Kirchner,
Planning & Neighborhood Services
IV. Adjournment
MEMBERS - IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING PLEASE CALL THE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT AT 671-3838 BY 4 P.M.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
9 yea
Greg Caulder yea · Lee Odom yea · Angela Jones yea · Randy Hammonds yea · Walter Smith yea · Ray Britt yea · Joe Terranova yea · Mitchell Prevatte yea · Jeff McLean yea
Mon Feb 9, 2026 · 11:00
General
City Council to consider rezoning and grant applications
The Lumberton City Council will review a series of rezoning requests, special use permits, and annexations for properties in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. The council will also approve consent agenda items including police grant applications and the ratification of payments for water meter and asbestos services.
- Helmi A Al-khateeb rezoning for 2906 OLIVE DR.
- Lumbee Land Development rezoning and annexation requests (ETJ)
- John Culbreth rezoning and subdivision permits (Hornets Rd.)
- Ratification of payment for AMI-Mass Meter Swap ($46,322)
- Lead Service Inventory Agreement Amendment #2
zoningannexationgrantspublic-workspolicecouncil-agenda
Council Chamber, Lumberton
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CITY OF LUMBERTON
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ● FEBRUARY 9, 2026
Regular Meeting Council Chambers
500 N Cedar St, Third Floor, Lumberton, NC
28358
11:00 AM
Mayor Bruce W. Davis
Councilmember Leroy Rising, Precinct 1
Councilmember Melissa Robinson, Precinct 2
Councilmember John Carroll, Precinct 3
Councilmember Karen Higley, Precinct 4
Councilmember John Cantey, Precinct 5
Councilmember Alfred Douglas, Precinct 6
Councilmember Eric Chavis, Precinct 7
Councilmember Owen Thomas, Mayor Pro Tem
STAFF:
Wayne Horne, City Manager
Brandon Love, Deputy City Manager
Holt Moore, City Attorney
Laney Mitchell-McIntosh, City Clerk
I. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
B. Pledge of Allegiance –
II. Public Comment Period - Mr. Jack Moody - Lumberton Senior High Wrestling Team
III. Public Hearings
A. Planning Board Minutes from January 20th, 2026 - , Planning & Neighborhood
Services
B. Helmi A Al-khateeb rezoning for 2906 OLIVE DR. – P-7 –Table - ArTriel Kirchner,
Planning & Neighborhood Services
C. Lumbee Land Development rezoning — ETJ - ArTriel Kirchner, Planning &
Neighborhood Services
D. Lumbee Land Development Special Use Permit - ETJ - ArTriel Kirchner, Planning &
Neighborhood Services
E. Lumbee Land Development contiguous annexation-ETJ - ArTriel Kirchner, Planning
& Neighborhood Services
F. John Culbreth rezoning Hornets Rd.- ETJ - ArTriel Kirchner, Planning &
Neighborhood Services
G. John Culbreth major subdivision Special Use Permit Hornets …
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Mon Feb 2, 2026 · 21:00
City Council
Council Chamber, Lumberton
Mon Jan 26, 2026 · 09:00
General
Council Chamber, Lumberton
Tue Jan 20, 2026 · 18:00
General
Planning Board to consider two rezonings and food truck ordinance
The Lumberton Planning Board will vote on two rezoning requests: Regina Fairfax for 934 Warwick Mill Road in the ETJ and Helmi A Al-khateeb for 2906 Olive Drive (P-7). The board will also discuss a proposal to develop a Food Truck Park Ordinance.
- Regina Fairfax rezoning for 934 Warwick Mill Road (ETJ)
- Helmi A Al-khateeb rezoning for 2906 Olive Drive (P-7)
- Request to Develop a Food Truck Park Ordinance
planning-boardzoningfood-trucksrezoninglumberton
500 N. Cedar Street, Lumberton
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PLANNING BOARD - JANUARY 20, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 6:00 PM
Joe Terranova
Greg Caulder
Angela Jones
Jeffery McLean
Mitchell Prevatte
Walter Smith
Lisa Douglas
Lee-Pam Odom
Randy Hammonds
Ray Britt
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Minutes Approval
A. Planning Board - Regular Meeting - DATE
III. Agenda Items
A. Regina Fairfax rezoning for 934 Warwick Mill Road. - ETJ - ArTriel Kirchner,
Planning & Neighborhood Services
B. Helmi A Al-khateeb rezoning for 2906 OLIVE DR. – P-7 - ArTriel Kirchner,
Planning & Neighborhood Services
C. Request to Develop a Food Truck Park Ordinance - ArTriel Kirchner, Planning &
Neighborhood Services
IV. Adjournment
MEMBERS - IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING PLEASE CALL THE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT AT 671-3838 BY 4 P.M.
Tue Jan 20, 2026 · 18:00
General
500 N. Cedar Street, Lumberton
Mon Jan 12, 2026 · 11:00
City Council
Council considers rezoning and special use permits for W. Carthage Road ETJ
The City Council will hear public hearings on rezoning and a major subdivision special use permit for W. Carthage Road in the extraterritorial jurisdiction. Additional items include annexation proposals for Lumbee Land Development and John Culbreth, and several water infrastructure projects presented by Public Works. The council will also vote on a resolution to allow remote meetings for special‑called and emergency sessions.
- Rezoning of W. Carthage Rd. – ETJ (Steve Stone)
- Special Use Permit for major subdivision on W. Carthage Rd. – ETJ (Steve Stone)
- Annexation of Lumbee Land Development – ETJ
- Annexation of John Culbreth property on Hornets Rd. – ETJ
- Consideration of remote meetings for special‑called and emergency meetings
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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.4M wastewater plant generator purchase
The Lumberton City Council approved all agenda items unanimously (8-0), including a $1,395,000 purchase of three 500kW generators for the wastewater treatment plant, funded by a $1M federal grant and $395,000 from the water/sewer reserve. The council also approved a $114,835 sewer replacement contract for Rosewood Drive, a $82,545.62 water pump repair, and several rezoning and annexation referrals. All votes were 8-0 except a 7-1 vote to rename a section of Dunn Road.
- Approved $1,395,000 purchase of 3 paired 500kW generators for WWTP (8-0)
- Approved $114,835 Hickman Utilities contract for Rosewood Drive sewer replacement (8-0)
- Approved $82,545.62 repair of Water Treatment Plant Transfer Pump #2 (8-0)
- Approved $5,939 purchase of Hach TU5200 Turbidimeter (8-0)
- Approved $41,800 NC Hwy 41 water main bore, paid by developer (8-0)
- Approved $62,600 Wooten Company amendment for Linkhaw Culvert project (8-0)
- Approved $130,650 local match for Linkhaw Culvert from water/sewer reserve (8-0)
- Approved renaming section of Dunn Road for Dobbs Oxendine (7-1)
500 N. Cedar Street, Lumberton
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CITY OF LUMBERTON
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ● JANUARY 12, 2026
Regular Meeting Council Chambers
500 N Cedar St, Third Floor, Lumberton, NC
28358
11:00 AM
Mayor Bruce W. Davis
Councilmember Leroy Rising, Precinct 1
Councilmember Melissa Robinson, Precinct 2
Councilmember John Carroll, Precinct 3
Councilmember Karen Higley, Precinct 4
Councilmember John Cantey, Precinct 5
Councilmember Alfred Douglas, Precinct 6
Councilmember Eric Chavis, Precinct 7
Councilmember Owen Thomas, Mayor Pro Tem
STAFF:
Wayne Horne, City Manager
Brandon Love, Deputy City Manager
Holt Moore, City Attorney
Laney Mitchell-McIntosh, City Clerk
I. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
B. Pledge of Allegiance –
II. Retirees' Recognition -
A. Retirees:
Elton D. Britt — 20 Years of Service as Waste Water Plant Operator I
Bryan C. Conner — 31 Years of Service as W/S Pump Mechanic IV
Leon E. Godwin — 12 Years of Service as Motor Equipment Operator IV
Beverly J. McCallum — 16 Years of Service as Customer Service Clerk — Police
Department
Ken M. Oxendine — 20 Years of Service as Wastewater Plant Operator IV
Garrett Robinson — 20 Years of Service as Police Corporal - , City Manager
III. Public Comment Period -
A. Speakers:
Mr. Eric Freeman — Executive Vice President — Robeson Community College
Update on the Baseball/Softball Program
Jef Lambdin - Downtown - , City Manager
IV. Public Hearings
Planning Board Minutes 11/18/25 - , Planning & Neighborhood Services
B. Steve Stone …
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CITY OF LUMBERTON
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES ● JANUARY 12, 2026
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
500 N Cedar St, Third Floor, Lumberton, NC
28358
11:00 AM
I.
Call to Order
A. Invocation – City Attorney Holt Moore
B. Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Councilman Thomas
II. Retirees' Recognition -
Mayor Davis recognized the following retirees' and thanked them for their dedicated
service. Garrett Robinson, Leon E. Godwin and Elton Britt. Mayor Davis wished them the
best in their retirement.
A. Retirees:
Elton D. Britt — 20 Years of Service as Waste Water Plant Operator I
Bryan C. Conner — 31 Years of Service as W/S Pump Mechanic IV
Leon E. Godwin — 12 Years of Service as Motor Equipment Operator IV
Beverly J. McCallum — 16 Years of Service as Customer Service Clerk — Police
Department
Ken M. Oxendine — 20 Years of Service as Wastewater Plant Operator IV
Garrett Robinson — 20 Years of Service as Police Corporal - , City Manager
III. Public Comment Period -
A. Mr. Eric Freeman — Executive Vice President — Robeson Community College
Update on the Baseball/Softball Program — - , City Manager
Mr. Freeman updated Council on their plans for the softball field and the schedule of
games. He was asked about the $24 million gift that Robeson Community College
received. Mr. Freeman stated that they have not made any decisions on what the gift
would be used for. The suggestion was made that maybe some of that …
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🗳️ How they voted (21 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the hearing was advertised in the Robesonian. Planning Director Dr. Kirchner appeared before City Council and stated that Scotty Mark Thompson is requesting a Special Use permit for property…
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: Passed (8 TO 0) MOVER: Precinct 3 Carroll SECONDER: Precinct 4` Higley
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
that the bowl assembly is too far gone to rebuild and will need to be replaced. The revised quote is $82,545.62. Staff recommends council approval of the revised quote to repair Transfer Pump #2 from…
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: Passed (8 TO 0) MOVER: Precinct 5 Cantey SECONDER: Precinct 7 Chavis
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: Passed (8 TO 0) MOVER: None SECONDER: Precinct 5 Cantey
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
to approve the agreement with Hickman Utilities to bore an 8" water main under NC HWY 41 and extend approximately 200 feet down Pruitt Street for $41,800 to be paid for by funds provided by MC Morgan…
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: Passed (8 TO 0) MOVER: Precinct 8 Thomas SECONDER: Precinct 7 Chavis
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: Passed (8 TO 0) MOVER: Precinct 5 Cantey SECONDER: Precinct 3 Carroll
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: Passed (8 TO 0) MOVER: Precinct 2 Robinson SECONDER: Precinct 3 Carroll
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: Passed (8 TO 0) MOVER: Precinct 2 Robinson SECONDER: Precinct 8 Thomas
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: Passed (8 TO 0) MOVER: Precinct 2 Robinson SECONDER: Precinct 5 Cantey
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: (8 TO 0) MOVER: Precinct 4` Higley SECONDER: Precinct 8 Thomas
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
ordinance allowing food truck parks within the City's jurisdiction. I’ve researched several ordinances and created a draft I believe is suitable for the City of Lumberton. Staff Recommendation…
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: Passed (8 TO 0) MOVER: Precinct 7 Chavis SECONDER: Precinct 8 Thomas
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: Passed (8 TO 0) MOVER: Precinct 5 Cantey SECONDER: Precinct 1 Rising
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: Passed (8 TO 0) MOVER: Precinct 5 Cantey SECONDER: Precinct 6 Douglas
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
that the Council may not be considering the public fully with this schedule. However, he stated that he likes the 11:00 a.m. meetings, but I want to make sure that we are considering the public…
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: Passed (8 TO 0) MOVER: Precinct 8 Thomas SECONDER: Precinct 2 Robinson
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: Passed (8 TO 0) MOVER: Precinct 1 Rising SECONDER: Precinct 8 Thomas
8 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · John Cantey yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
[context] RESULT: Passed (7 TO 1) MOVER: Precinct 7 Chavis SECONDER: Precinct 8 Thomas
7 yea
Leroy Rising yea · Melissa Robinson yea · John Carroll yea · Karen Higley yea · Alfred Douglas yea · Eric Chavis yea · Owen Thomas yea
💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $5.6M | G.L.H.C. SERVICES COMPANY Department of Defense · RENOVATION, FIRE STATION #2. |
| $5.4M | CIDVER CORP. Department of Veterans Affairs · IGF::OT::IGF THE CONTRACTOR WILL ASSESS THE CURRENT STATE OF THE HUMAN |
| $2.9M | G.L.H.C. SERVICES COMPANY Department of Defense · STORMWATER CONVEYANCRE |
| $1.1M | THE UNITED METHODIST RETIREMENT HOMES INC Department of Veterans Affairs · COMMUNITY NURSING HOME SERVICES WITH OPTION YEAR 1 PERIOD OF PERFORMAN |
| $941,386 | THE UNITED METHODIST RETIREMENT HOMES INC Department of Veterans Affairs · COMMUNITY NURSING HOME SERVICES |
| $682,343 | STONE, CHARLES S Department of Homeland Security · IGF::OT::IGF MAINTENANCE, DEACTIVATION, HAUL AND INSTALLATION |
| $216,000 | HARBORVIEW LUMBERTON, LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · SKILLED NURSING HOME CARE |
| $166,920 | ALLMAN HOMES MANAGEMENT LLC Department of Homeland Security · IGF::CL::IGF, COMMERCIAL SPACE RENTAL OF PADS FOR MANUFACTURED HOUSING |
| $122,967 | HARBORVIEW LUMBERTON, LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · SKILLED NURSING HOME CARE |
| $59,045 | NYP, LLC Department of Agriculture · THIS IS A SINGLE-AWARD, FIRM FIXED-PRICE, DELIVERY ORDER FOR COTTON BA |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Robeson County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities4 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments1,787 (31,788 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$930/mo (1,049 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy33.1% (low numeracy 50% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
9,195
Recorded votes
$5.4M
Annual budget
$2.9M
Debt outstanding
132
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$5.4M
Spending$5.0M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$2.9M
Debt-to-revenue0.53×
Debt-load index34 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
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