Cary Council Meeting – June 25, 2026

The Cary Town Council meeting on June 25, 2026, included significant procurement and budget discussions. A key procurement action was the award of a $49,387,755 contract to Swinerton Builders for the construction of the Go Cary bus operations and maintenance facility, a project supported by over $76 million in Wake Transit Plan funding and federal grants. The council also adopted the fiscal year 2027 budget totaling approximately $579.6 million, which includes funding for 55 new positions, significant investments in public safety, infrastructure maintenance, and capital projects. The budget reflects a 2.75 cent property tax increase, with detailed discussions on balancing public safety needs, infrastructure maintenance, and affordability concerns. The meeting also addressed zoning and development issues, including a rezoning proposal for the Hatcher Property with commitments to architectural standards and multimodal connectivity. The council emphasized transparency, financial stewardship, and long-term planning in their decisions.