REALTOR® Voice in Action: Advocacy in the Rooms Where Decisions Are Made in April 2026
Advocacy remained active throughout April as Longleaf Pine REALTORS® continued to stay engaged in local and regional meetings where housing, infrastructure, land use, economic development, and community growth were being discussed. By showing up consistently, our Government Affairs Director helped ensure LPR stayed informed on the issues shaping the communities our members serve and the real estate industry across our region.
Monitoring Water Capacity, Infrastructure, and Housing Development
April began with a significant discussion in Hoke County. On April 1, our Government Affairs Director attended a Hoke County Commission special meeting focused on water issues. During the meeting, the Commission raised water capacity from 70% to 80%, allowing subdivisions located in Public Works Commission service areas to move forward. This update marked an important development for housing activity in areas previously affected by capacity concerns.
Infrastructure remained a key theme throughout the month. At the April 8 Fayetteville City Council meeting, Council reviewed the City’s strategic plan and Capital Improvement Plan, awarded a bid for the Murchison Road Sports Complex, and approved Public Works Commission water and sewer Phase 5 areas 26, 30, 31, and 32. These discussions are important to REALTORS® because infrastructure planning directly affects future growth, development timelines, and the availability of housing.
Tracking Redevelopment, Land Use, and Local Policy
Fayetteville City Council meetings in April included several items tied to redevelopment, housing, and future land use. On April 6, our Government Affairs Director monitored discussion around Community Development Block Grant funding for Murchison Road, updates to how announcements are televised during work sessions, and continued discussion of data centers, including the possibility of a moratorium.
At the April 13 Fayetteville City Council meeting, several residential and mixed-use items were approved, including mixed residential development on Pritchett Road, mixed residential use for 17 parcels on Blount and Gillespie Streets, and mixed-use development for 11.78 acres on Covey Drive. These decisions reflect the ongoing importance of land-use policy, redevelopment planning, and housing supply conversations in our local market.
Staying Engaged with County and Regional Priorities
April also included important county-level updates. At the April 13 Cumberland County Commission meeting, Commissioners approved the County’s State Legislative Agenda and approved a County Aquatic Center Feasibility Study. These discussions help LPR stay aware of public priorities, legislative direction, and community investment conversations that may affect growth and quality of life across the region.
On April 20, our Government Affairs Director attended the Fayetteville Business & Economic Development Committee meeting, where new proposed economic plans for small and new businesses were discussed. Economic development and real estate are closely connected, and staying engaged in these conversations helps LPR monitor issues that can influence commercial activity, job growth, community investment, and long-term market strength.
Following Data Center Discussions and Regional Coordination
Data centers continued to be a topic of local policy discussion in April. On April 21, our Government Affairs Director attended the Fayetteville and Cumberland County Liaison Committee meeting, where data centers and potential regulations were discussed. As communities consider how to balance economic development, land use, infrastructure needs, and neighborhood impact, LPR’s continued presence helps ensure REALTOR® members remain informed on emerging policy conversations.
Looking Ahead
April’s meetings reflected the wide range of issues that influence real estate, from water capacity and infrastructure to redevelopment, housing approvals, economic development, and data center regulation. Each meeting provided another opportunity for LPR to listen, learn, build relationships, and stay connected to decisions that affect property owners, communities, and the future of our region.
Longleaf Pine REALTORS® remains committed to showing up in the rooms where decisions are made—so the REALTOR® voice continues to be part of the conversations shaping our communities.
Why This Matters to REALTORS®
Every meeting attended is an opportunity to:
- Stay informed on decisions affecting housing and development
- Build relationships with elected officials and community leaders
- Monitor infrastructure and policy issues that impact the market
- Keep REALTOR® voices represented before decisions are finalized
- Support smart growth and strong property rights across the region
When REALTORS® are present in these local rooms, they are better positioned to understand change, anticipate impact, and help shape the conversations that matter most. LPR remains committed to showing up, staying engaged, and ensuring the REALTOR® voice continues to be part of the decisions influencing our communities.e where decisions are made—so your voice is always part of the conversation.
