Achievers & Accolades

Fayetteville City Council approves appointments to boards and commissions

By Staff Report, posted 1 year ago

Fayetteville City Council members approved 41 residents to serve on the city's boards and commissions starting April 1. Council members approved the appointees during the March 13 City Council regular meeting. 

Boards and commissions consist of volunteers who are appointed by the city council to serve as the link that connects residents to its governing body and serve as advisors that help shape the policies and programs of Fayetteville.  

There are some boards and commissions that require members to have particular expertise and positions. 

The list of new appointments includes: 

Airport Commission

  • Dwight Thompson 
  • Karen Ewart
  • Lee Beavers 
  • Lizamarie Hondros

Board of Appeals 

  • Nicole Wright

Community Police Advisory Board 

  • Alvin Chestnut 
  • Daniel Travieso
  • Richard Chandler, Sr.

Ethics Commission 

  • Carrie Cameron 
  • Charles Taylor  
  • Melanie Shorter 
  • Robert Hambly 
  • Stephanie Huston 

Fayetteville Advisory Committee on Transit (FACT)  

  • Ngina Shelton 

Fair Housing Board  

  • Paul Knudson 

Fayetteville NEXT Commission 

  • Bradley Williams 
  • Brittany Tschida 
  • Crystal Childress 
  • Kayla Bradley 
  • Markus Turner 
  • Michael Austin, Jr. 
  • Nathan Cuffee 
  • Sylvia Glanton  

Historic Resources Commission 

  • Gwendolyn Shelby 
  • Joshua Choi 
  • Michael Houck 

Human Relations Commission 

  • Demetria Murphy 
  • Linear Park, Inc. 
  • Jimmie Riggins  

NC Firefighter’s Relief Fund 

  • Richard Bradshaw 

Personnel Review Board 

  • Roderick Gooden, Sr. 

Planning Commission 

  • Joe Connor 
  • Larry Marshall 

Public Arts Commission 

  • Katie Allen 
  • Redevelopment Commission 
  • Nicole Wright 

Stormwater Advisory Board  

  • Chester Ramagos, Jr. 
  • Edward Grannis 
  • Josef Hallatschek 
  • Laurie Linder 

Zoning Commission 

  • Justin Herbe 
  • Rajendra Shah 

There are still openings for several boards and commissions. The City Council Appointment Committee generally makes recommendations for appointments twice a year. However, residents can apply at any time. 

Term limits depend on several factors, including the board or commission's bylaws, or whether someone is filling a partial term.

For more information about all city of Fayetteville Boards and Commissions and to apply for a board, visit FayettevilleNC.gov/Boards.  

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