Cynthia Hamilton
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- Meetings spoken in
- 29
- Total speaking time
- 2:01:35
- Avg per meeting
- 4:12
- Segments
- 2356
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
Frozen police and fire positions
Federal partners cover up to $20,000 in overtime per task force officer annually, though the town pays base salaries.
Aging vehicle fleet and deferred maintenance
$237,625 moved from prior-year reserves into the current budget; no new money.
Police department investigation
A $60,000 unbudgeted expense, with more possible.
Cotton VFD contract increase
$46,198 increase to $90,547.10 for FY 2026-27.
Police budget and fleet management concerns
Potential savings from centralized fleet oversight; no figure given.
Closed session on attorney-client and personnel matters
None directly — closed sessions do not themselves involve spending.
Traffic safety on Legion Road
No cost to taxpayers — grant funded.
SRO program funding and the $1.2 million public safety draw
The SRO commitment continues, with the mayor confirming the school contract remains in place.
Stoney Point Fire contract renewal
Contract cost not stated in the discussion.
Police department contract cuts
About $65,000 was flagged to possibly be added back, potentially funded by asset forfeiture money.
Public safety building HVAC failure
$48,788 from the contingency fund.
Police Records Data from Cumberland County Sheriff's Office
Juneteenth Event Protocols for Elected Officials
Police real-time social media investigative tool ($20,000)
$20,000 in the police budget.
Task force officer reclassification
About $9,271 annually for three officers, plus applicable COLA adjustments.
Fireworks Timing Controversy
The event cost roughly $28,000 ($16,978.50 fireworks, $4,000 entertainment, $7,800 stage rental), with $30,000 budgeted for 2027.
Abandoned/junk vehicle rules
Annual Hope Mills Lake lowering
Unchecked dam issues could lead to massive property damage and expensive emergency repairs down the road.
AAA grant for police traffic alert system
Adds $11,700 in grant revenue to the police budget at no cost to local taxpayers.
Animal control ordinance and enforcement
The proposal is designed to cost the town nothing — a position shift and a county ordinance update.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Hamilton was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.