Fayetteville and Cumberland County Merge 911 Systems | Fayetteville News

Fayetteville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 1m

Fayetteville and Cumberland County are moving forward with a bold plan to merge their 911 systems—aiming for efficiency and cost savings. A task force has drafted key details: a five-year contract, shared governance via a nine-member board (seven voting members, three from each side plus a Fort Bragg representative), and potential outside consulting. Both local governments will retain ownership of their buildings, and final approval still hinges on city council and county board votes. Next steps include studying successful models and refining the consultant plan—this merger is still in…