During the March 9 Council meeting, City Council appointed 29 residents to serve on City Boards and Commissions, starting April 1.   

Boards and commissions members are volunteers appointed by City Council to serve as advisors who 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 is below: 

Airport Commission  

• Judy Dawkins (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2028)  
• Paul Hinson (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2028)  
• Steve Harper (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2028)  

Audit Committee  

• Cindy Graham (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2028)  
• Tuyet Sykes (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2028)  

Community Police Advisory Board  

• Antoinette Morris (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 Partial)  
• Charles Jones (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2029)  
• Crystal Land (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2029 Alternate)  
• Reginald Harvey (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2029)  

Fayetteville Advisory Committee on Transit (FACT)  

• Gary Harris (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2028)  
• Michael Council (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2028)  
• Tremaine Canteen (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2028)  
• Wannikia Frison (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2028 Transit Driver)  

Fair Housing Board  

• Jordan Ethington (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2028)  
• Lavonda Mcrae (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2028)  

Fayetteville NEXT Commission  

• Danny Wooten, Jr. (April 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026 Partial)  
• Jonelle McLeod (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2028)  
• Monica Rosario (April 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026 Alternate/Partial)  

Human Relations Commission  

• Amanda Hefner (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 Partial)
• Michelle Dean (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2028)  
• Scarlett Abounada (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2028)  

Linear Park, Inc.  

• Latham Hodges (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2029)  

Public Arts Commission  

• Kia Jones (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2028 - Arts Commission Appointment)  
• Lauren Falls (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2028 - Arts Commission Appointment)  

Redevelopment Commission  

• Brittany McLaurin (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2031)  

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission  

• Darlene Fair (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2028)  
• June Vinson (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2028)  
• Renee Aboamshe (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2028)  

Woodpecker Capital Reserve Account  

• Renee Aboamshe (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2028) 

An orientation for all appointees is scheduled for March 27 in City Hall.  

Boards and commissions are a great way for residents to engage in their community and continue to build a better Fayetteville. 

Board meetings are open to the public, and anyone interested in understanding how an advisory board operates is welcome to attend a meeting. Locations and meeting schedules are listed on the website calendar at FayettevilleNC.gov.