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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Providing tourism and promote a vibrant city to outside guest:
Safe and secure communities
Community events, concerts, festivals, and sporting events
Area Beautification
- 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
