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2006-10-03T14:13:00Z

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Mayor's Welcome Page

2006-08-22T15:18:00Z

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As mayor of this nationally recognized city, I welcome you to the City of Fayetteville, N.C. website. Hopefully, this avenue will give you examples of what makes this city so special.

Located next door to Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base, this All-America City winner is the home of 207,445 people, one of the largest cities in the state. Named after Revolutionary War hero Marquis de Lafayette, there is plenty of history in Fayetteville.

In 1789, North Carolina ratified the U.S. Constitution in Fayetteville. Also in 1789, The University of North Carolina, America’s oldest public university, was chartered here. During his infamous march through the south, General Sherman seized the city in 1865 and ordered the Federal Arsenal burned. Famous African American novelist Charles Chestnutt was one of the early leaders of The Howard School, which is now Fayetteville State University. Fayetteville was the setting for his novel The House Behind The Cedars. In March 1914, George Herman “Babe” Ruth hit his first professional homerun at Fayetteville’s old Cape Fear Fairgrounds on Gillespie Street. “Babe” acquired his nickname here.

We are also known for our heroes, thanks to our strong ties with the military. The Airborne & Special Operations Museum and Freedom Memorial Park in downtown Fayetteville are clear indicators of that. This city is always grateful for our heroes - past, present and future.

Having grown up in the Massey Hill community of Fayetteville, I have experienced this city’s hometown feeling. We have pleasant neighborhoods, friendly people and a helping of southern hospitality, which are hard to find in other metropolitan areas.

I hope that you enjoy the website, and invite you to visit our city for a first-hand experience of History, Heroes, a Hometown Feeling.

Sincerely yours,

Mayor Anthony G. Chavonne
433 Hay Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
433-1992 Fax 433-1948
mayor@ci.fay.nc.us

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Election Information

2006-08-21T19:53:00Z

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Fayetteville City Charter governing City Council Elections

Chapter III, Governing Body

Sec. 3.1. Composition of city council and mayor.
The city council shall consist of nine members, to be elected in accordance with Chapter IV of this Charter. In addition, there shall be a mayor who shall be elected in accordance with Chapter IV of this Charter.

Sec. 3.2. Term of office of members of council and mayor.
Members of the council and the mayor are elected to two-year terms.

Sec. 3.3. Residency requirement.
No person shall be eligible to be a candidate or be elected as mayor or as a member of the city council or serve in such capacity, unless he/she is a resident and qualified voter of the city.

Sec. 3.4. Mayor to vote on all matters.
Subject to G.S. 160A-75, the mayor shall vote on all matters.

Chapter IV, Elections

Sec. 4.1. Conduct of elections
City officer shall be elected on a nonpartisan basis with a primary election if necessary, as provided by G.S. 163-294

Sec. 4.2. Manner of election of council and mayor
(1) Nine single-member districts. The city shall be divided into nine single-member districts with one council member appointed to each district so that each council member represents the same number of persons as nearly as possible. The voters of each district shall nominate and elect candidates who reside in the district for the seat apportioned to that district.

(2) The mayor shall be nominated and elected by all qualified voters of the City of Fayetteville.

Sec. 4.3. Failure of officer to qualify.
If any person elected or appointed mayor, councilman, or other officer of the city of Fayetteville, shall after being duly notified, neglect or refuse to qualify within 60 days after his/her election, unless good cause be shown thereof, such office shall be declared vacant and filled by the city council as herein provided.

(Voting eligibility is not part of the City Charter)
To be eligible to vote in the city of Fayetteville, you must be a city resident, be 18 years of age, and be a registered voter at least 30 days prior to the election you are voting in. To register to vote in city elections, call the Cumberland County Board of Elections at 678-7733

Restrictions on Political Signage
The City of Fayetteville has restrictions on the placement of political signs in keeping with the City’s efforts to minimize unsightliness

The signs are allowed to be placed on private property and must be removed 10 days after an election. The maximum size any political sign can be is 32 square feet and no taller than 8 feet in height from the ground to the top of the sign. Political signs are not allowed on public property, on any right-of-way or attached to trees, fences, rocks, telephone poles or any other sign. In order to determine where the right-of-way stops and private property starts here are a few rules to follow:

Place all signs behind utility/telephone poles, fire hydrants, or sidewalks (whichever is the farthest away from the street);
If there are no utility/telephone poles, fire hydrants, or sidewalk in the area, locate the sign at least 6 feet, 6 inches from the back side of the curb; and
Never place a sign within 20 feet of an intersection.

All signs that are placed on public right-of-way will be removed and cannot be reclaimed. These signs are disposed of by the City.

If you have any questions regarding the placement of signs call the City of Fayetteville Inspections Department at 433-1705.

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City Council Meeting Schedule

2006-08-21T12:39:00Z

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2010 City Council Meeting Dates

JANUARY
Fri, Jan. 1	New Year’s Day – City Offices Closed
Mon, Jan. 4	Council Work Session
Mon, Jan. 11	Regular Council Meeting, Dinner & Discussion of Agenda Items
Mon, Jan. 18	MLK, Jr. Day - City Offices Closed
Wed, Jan. 20	Joint City Council/County Commissioners Meeting – City Host, Noon Fayetteville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce, 201 Hay St. Agenda Briefing, 4 p.m., Lafayette Room
Mon, Jan. 25	Regular Council Meeting, Dinner & Discussion of Agenda Items
Sat., Jan. 30	Budget Work Session, 8 a.m., HRD Training Room
FEBRUARY
Mon, Feb. 1	Council Work Session
Mon, Feb. 8	Regular Council Meeting, Dinner & Discussion of Agenda Items
Wed, Feb. 17	Agenda Briefing, 4 p.m., Lafayette Room
Mon, Feb. 22	Regular Council Meeting, Dinner & Discussion of Agenda Items
Feb. 26-27	Council Strategic Plan Retreat
MARCH
Mon, March 1	Council Work Session
Mon, March 8	Regular Council Meeting, Dinner & Discussion of Agenda Items
March 13-17	NLC Congressional City Conference
Wed, March 17	Agenda Briefing, 4 p.m., Lafayette Room
Mon, March 22	Regular Council Meeting, Dinner & Discussion of Agenda Items
APRIL
Fri, April 2	Good Friday – City Offices Closed
Mon, April 12	Regular Council Meeting, Dinner & Discussion of Agenda Items
Wed, April 21	Agenda Briefing, 4 p.m., Lafayette Room
Mon, April 26	Regular Council Meeting, Dinner & Discussion of Agenda Items
MAY
Mon, May 3	Council Work Session
Mon, May 10	Regular Council Meeting, Dinner & Discussion of Agenda Items
Wed, May 19	Agenda Briefing, 4 p.m., Lafayette Room
Mon, May 24	Regular Council Meeting, Dinner & Discussion of Agenda Items
Mon, May 31	Memorial Day – City Offices Closed
JUNE
Wed, June 2	NCLM Town Hall Day - Raleigh, NC
Mon, June 7	Council Work Session
Mon, June 14	Regular Council Meeting (Budget Adoption) Dinner & Discussion of Agenda Items
Wed, June 23	Agenda Briefing, 4 p.m., Lafayette Room
Mon, June 28	Regular Council Meeting, Dinner & Discussion of Agenda Items
JULY
Mon, July 5	Independence Day – City Offices Closed
Mon, July 12	Regular Council Meeting, Dinner & Discussion of Agenda Items
Wed, July 21	Agenda Briefing, 4 p.m., Lafayette Room
Mon, July 26	Regular Council Meeting, Dinner & Discussion of Agenda Items
AUGUST
Mon, Aug. 2	Council Work Session
Mon, Aug. 9	Regular Council Meeting, Dinner & Discussion of Agenda Items
Wed, Aug. 18	Agenda Briefing, 4 p.m., Lafayette Room
Mon, Aug. 23	Regular Council Meeting, Dinner & Discussion of Agenda Items
SEPTEMBER
Mon, Sept. 6	Labor Day – City Offices Closed
Tues, Sept. 7	Council Work Session, 5 p.m.
Mon, Sept. 13	Regular Council Meeting, Dinner & Discussion of Agenda Items
Wed, Sept. 22	Agenda Briefing, 4 p.m., Lafayette Room
Mon, Sept. 27	Regular Council Meeting, Dinner & Discussion of Agenda Items
OCTOBER
Mon, Oct. 4	Council Work Session
Mon, Oct. 11	Regular Council Meeting, Dinner & Discussion of Agenda Items
Tues, Oct. 12	Joint Meeting – County Host
Tues, Oct. 24-26	NCLM Annual Conference, time and location t.b.a.
NOVEMBER
Mon, Nov. 1	Council Work Session
Mon, Nov. 8	Regular Council Meeting, Dinner & Discussion of Agenda Items
Mon, Nov. 11	Veteran’s Day – City Offices Closed
Wed, Nov. 17	Agenda Briefing, 4 p.m., Lafayette Room
Mon, Nov. 22	Regular Council Meeting, Dinner & Discussion of Agenda Items
Nov. 25-26	Thanksgiving Holiday – City Offices Closed
Nov. 30 - Dec. 4	NLC Congressional Cities & Exposition Conference
DECEMBER
Mon, Dec. 6	Council Work Session
Mon, Dec. 13	Regular Council Meeting, Dinner & Discussion of Agenda Items
Dec. 24-27	Christmas/Winter Holidays – City Offices Closed

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Mayor Anthony G. Chavonne

2006-06-30T14:57:00Z

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Anthony G. Chavonne
Mayor
433 Hay Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
433-1992, 433-3401 Fax 433-1948
mayor@ci.fay.nc.us

Anthony G. Chavonne was elected Mayor of the City of Fayetteville, North Carolina in 2005 and re-elected to a third term in November 2009. He served his second term starting in 2007. Chavonne has helped guide Fayetteville through rapid growth since his appointment to office. Previously being populated by more than 150,000 citizens, Fayetteville has expanded into a booming city of 207,445, largely inhabited by military who serve their country at nearby Ft. Bragg and Pope Air Force Base.

Under his leadership, curbside recycling was implemented, transit services have improved, an infill ordinance was passed, more appearance ordinances have been established, corridor studies have helped prepare pockets of the city for future growth, HOPE VI funding was approved for downtown revitalization and a state veterans park has been planned.

These changes are a part of Tony’s strong focus to gearing Fayetteville for an economic transformation associated with local Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) changes that will start in 2010. BRAC changes will take place when military and civilian personnel from Georgia relocate.

Tony has had strong military ties for years. In 2007, he was appointed to the North Carolina Advisory Commission on Military Affairs. He has served as a member of the Bragg and Pope Special Activities Committees since 1996 and Congressman Robin Hayes named him to the Congressional Military Activities Committee in 2000. Chavonne received the Department of the Army Commander’s Award for Public Service in 1995.

He has been honored with other awards, including the Fayetteville Business & Professional League’s Outstanding Contribution Award in 2002, Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Realtor’s Cup Award in 2002, the Sam Walton Business Leader Award in 1999 and the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year Award in 1996.

As Mayor, Chavonne has been very successful at reaching out to the public, making it easier and more comfortable for citizens to interact with the City’s elected officials. This has seen him involved in open discussion with citizens at town hall meetings, events that allow the public to speak to and seek answers from City officials and staff members. Chavonne has also participated in a blog on the Fayetteville Observer website and he sends out an E-newsletter to citizens to keep them apprised of city and local news.

Prior to his stint in office, Tony served as chairman of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, Fayetteville Area Economic Development Corporation and the Cumberland County Business Council. He was a 1992 participant in a multi-service orientation program for civilian public opinion leaders called the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference.

Tony is a CPA and retired as general manager of Fayetteville Publishing Company in 2004 after a 25-year career. He earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree in business from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1977. The Mayor graduated from the first graduating class of Douglas Byrd High School in Fayetteville in 1973 and attended Massey Hill High School in Fayetteville from 1969-1972.

Tony is the President of Chavonne Management Group, LLC. He and his wife Joanne have two sons, Grayson and Tyson, and are members of Highland Presbyterian Church.

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D.J. Haire

2006-06-29T17:26:00Z

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Council Districts

D.J. Haire
Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member District 4
709-17 Filter Plant Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28301
574-5399
Fax: 485-3595
dhaire2@nc.rr.com
buildingbridges@djhaire.com
www.djhaire.org
www.myspace.com/djhairebuildingbridges

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Mr. D. J. Haire is in his seventh-term representing District 4, winning his first seat on the council in 1997. Council member Haire is a Fayetteville native who graduated from Terry Sanford High School in 1977. Mr. Haire attended North Carolina A & T State University in Greensboro, N.C., and holds a Certificate in the Industrial Technology Construction Management Association, 1983.

In 1992, Council member Haire received a Certificate of Completion in Bible Studies from Bethel Bible Institute, Delaware, and is currently pursuing a degree in Christian Ministry from Destiny Bible College. Mr. Haire has a television broadcast entitled "Building Bridges Ministries," that can be seen every other Friday evening at 7 p.m. on community channel 7.

Mr. Haire is a member and former member of several state and national boards, while also serving on two council committees:

The North Carolina League of Municipalities
The National League of Cities
The North Carolina League of Notaries
Life member of the NAACP
Member of the North Carolina League of Black Elected Municipal Officials
Chair of the council’s Policy Committee
Vice Chair of the council’s New City Committee

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