Goldsboro, N.C. — The City of Goldsboro’s recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2025–2026 was formally presented to City Council in accordance with N.C. General Statute 159-12, outlining a $93.18 million financial plan that emphasizes infrastructure, staffing, and long-term sustainability. The proposed budget reflects an increase of $7.3 million—or 8.5%—over the previous fiscal year. Notably, the…… read more »
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City Manager Presents $93.18M Recommended Budget for FY25–26 to City Council
Goldsboro City Council Selects Matthew Livingston as City Manager
Goldsboro, NC — The Goldsboro City Council officially appointed Matthew Livingston as the new city manager following a unanimous vote. Livingston, who has served as interim city manager since February 2024, first came to the city in June 2022 as assistant city manager. The appointment came after a rigorous executive search process led by Developmental…… read more »
Special Meeting Notice — Goldsboro City Council
Monday, April 14th, 2025, at 4:45 p.m., the Goldsboro City Council will hold a “Special Meeting” for the purpose of a personnel matter, which shall include a closed session, pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11 and 143-318.12. Upon completion of the closed session, the Council may come back into open sessions to take action on a personnel…… read more »
City of Goldsboro Set to Recognize Community Contributions and Hear Public Matters at April 7 Council Meeting
GOLDSBORO – The Goldsboro City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, April 7 at 5.30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda features several proclamations recognizing Community College Month, Volunteer Appreciation Week, the Month of the Military Child, and the contributions of Elder Adeen Lewis-George. A Babies and Bears Presentation by Olivia Lancaster will…… read more »
Pause on Enforcement of Two-Hour On-Street Downtown Parking Continued Indefinitely
The pause on the enforcement of two-hour on-street parking in downtown Goldsboro will continue indefinitely.
During an update to the City Council on Monday night, Interim Assistant City Manager Kelly Arnold reported that the parking committee did not see a benefit in continuing with two-hour parking enforcement.
The City Council instructed staff to develop a plan to create designated parking spaces for food delivery and rideshare services.… read more »
Goldsboro City Council Proclaims April “Second Chance” Month
During Monday’s Goldsboro City Council meeting a proclamation was accepted to declare April to be “Second Chance,” month in Goldsboro. … read more »
Women’s History Month Photoshoot Scheduled for Saturday
Goldsboro City Council Brandi Matthews is hosting her annual Women’s History Month photoshoot at 11 a.m. on Saturday. … read more »
Mayor Pro Tem Jones Attends ‘One Nation, One Peace’ Event
WASHINGTON — On Feb. 8, Mayor Pro Tem Hiawatha Jones attended “One Nation, One Peace: An Interfaith Service Unifying through Nonviolence and Building Communities of Trust” at the Washington National Cathedral.… read more »
Councilmember Matthews Hosting Monthly Conference Calls
Goldsboro City Council member Brandi Matthews of District 4 is hosting monthly conference calls for residents to stay connected and informed. … read more »
Goldsboro City Council to Revamp Meeting Time and Format Starting January 2025
Goldsboro, N.C. — Beginning January 6, 2025, the meeting time and format of the Goldsboro City Council meetings will change to allow for a more streamlined and efficient process. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be held in the Council Chambers. The new format will flow as follows.… read more »
