1. Candidates Full Name: J Antoine Miner

2. Daytime Phone Number: 9105834930

3. E-Mail: jantoineminer@gmail.com

4. Current Occupation Position: Executive Director, EMPACT One Foundation

5. Previously Elected/Appointed Position(s): N/A

6. Community Involvement: As Executive Director of the EMPACT One Foundation, I am extremely involved in the local community on a daily basis. My areas of involvement include: Homeless intervention, youth empowerment, family retention, veterans support, and business support

7. Community Endorsements: I have been endorsed by the North Carolina Grassroots Government PAC

8. Do You Have an Active Campaign Account? Yes

9. Do You Accept PAC Checks? Yes

10. What’s your plan to address the need for workforce and affordable housing?

My plan is to make Fayetteville a business sanctuary. This is done through the reduction of crime and building transparent and cohesive relationships with the business community. Businesses are reluctant to invest in areas where crime is increasing, and this results in fewer jobs for local residents, which in return is harmful to the housing market. In addition, I will work to ensure that businesses who come into Fayetteville, “Hire Fayetteville First.” Fayetteville has tremendous talent on hand

11. List three ideas that you would do if elected to attract high paying jobs and industries?

1) I will work to ensure that businesses who come into Fayetteville, “Hire Fayetteville First.” Fayetteville has tremendous talent on hand and that talent needs to always take priority.

2) Fayetteville is very fragmented, there is no real cohesion when it comes to the City and how it is Developed. We need to begin to develop areas of cohesion (hubs).

3)I would work to identify at least one economic driver that would help to identify Fayetteville as a hub for that industry (ie. finance, education)

12. What do you see as the biggest challenge in your district?

Currently, in Fayetteville our #1 challenge is crime. If we can reduce crime we will see an increase in business investment and development, homeownership, and resident retention. People and businesses want to feel safe in the environment where they live, work, and employ. I will work with our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners to establish crime reduction programs that will increase safety across the city, which will increase our appeal for both business and family investment.

13. Regarding tourism, what can be done to promote a vibrant city to outside guest and even within the community?

We must work with our community partners to address the rising issue of homelessness in our city. We must do more than provide day centers and feeding programs. We must begin to identify rehabilitation resources and services that will help our homeless reintegrate into the city population.

In addition, Fayetteville needs more amenities that will attract visitors as well encourage current residents to stay local and spend locally. We should not have to leave to have fun.

14. How do you propose to improve communications between your office and the community of REALTORS® who are becoming more engaged on issues in your district?

I believe open and direct dialogue is a must. Every represented industry in this city should have a seat at the table, and should always have direct access to lawmakers and representatives. As Mayor, I will make myself available to the community of REALTORS to address any questions or concerns that may have on behalf of themselves as well as their clients. REALTORS are a vital part of our community and help our residents and their families start their lives here, their concerns will be addressed

1. Candidates Full Name: Franco K Webb

2. Daytime Phone Number: 9102378492

3. E-Mail: franco@francoforfayetteville.com

4. Current Occupation Position: Business Owner

5. Previously Elected/Appointed Position(s):

Chairman Military Affairs Council
Vice Chair Fayetteville/Cumberland Human Relations Commission
President Community Watch
Commander Veterans Day Parade
Road Commander Wreaths Across America

6. Community Involvement:

Coach Youth Soccer
Broadcast Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Arena Football, College Baseball ( local teams)
Fire Safety Trainer
Firefighter
Military Affairs Council
Fayetteville/Cumberland Human Relations Commission
Community Watch

7. Community Endorsements:

FRWC
CCRWC
Lt. Gov. Robinson
Firefighters
Police

8. Do You Have an Active Campaign Account? Yes

9. Do You Accept PAC Checks? Yes

10. What’s your plan to address the need for workforce and affordable housing?

We (The Mayor and the council) need to work with community leaders and community members to address communities with single family dwellings that are affordable to our workforce. It takes all of us to get together and make a plan that will be viable and helpful.

11. List three ideas that you would do if elected to attract high paying jobs and industries?

Economic development is a major passion of mine.
I will work with FCEDC , Attract businesses by educating our citizens to land higher paying jobs, give industries incentives to be here and beautify our city and make Fayetteville attractive to these businesses.

12. What do you see as the biggest challenge in your district?

Since I’m running for Mayor, the whole city is my district and public safety is a current problem and needs to be seriously addressed.

13. Regarding tourism, what can be done to promote a vibrant city to outside guest and even within the community?

Public safety and city beautification is major. Advertising the history and diversity of our city to potential tourists is key.

14. How do you propose to improve communications between your office and the community of REALTORS® who are becoming more engaged on issues in your district?

I have an open door policy and invite everyone to come and engage me in conversation to let me know what is important to them and ideas and solutions that I can bring before the council.

Derrick Thompson

Occupation: United State Post office

Community involvement

President of Rayconda Homeowners Association 5 years running

Ambassador of Fayetteville for the National Psoriasis Foundation

Board member of Gateway Landing a faith-based substance abuse program

Endorsements

Outgoing Councilman Chris Davis

Mayor Mitch Colvin

Bishop Brian . Thompson

National Association of Letter Carriers and more.

Campaign Account ; yes

PAC Checks : yes

1. Plan for the need of affordable housing:

Rezoning areas to develop, remodeling vacant and damage existing housing.

Council needs to adopt a affordable master plan.

2. Attract high paying jobs and industries:

 Allocate money for infrastructure

 Make Fayetteville a Hub for AMAZON, USPS, and UPS this will also increase commercial traffic for trucking and supply.

You can work from home and have a job in NY, Covid has change the way we work!

We need to help small businesses stay a float and support them and their employees.

3. Biggest challenge in my district:

Repairing the lakes , Dams, and roads. They way our city looks is a direct reflection of the leadership. Not just downtown but communities.

Help turn neighborhoods onto communities, getting agencies to create citizen engagement

Providing resident the services their taxes pay for that they are not getting on a regular bases.

4. Providing tourism and promote a vibrant city to outside guest:

Safe and secure communities

Community events, concerts, festivals, and sporting events

Area Beautification

5. Improve communication between Realtors and city council.

We must realize and conclude that the residents of this great city should, is, and will be our main focus. We must work hand in hand to ensure that we both provide a service that moves this city into the future. Housing, business and infrastructure is all a part of the plan.

Derrick Thompson