The City of Fayetteville is looking for local business leaders as well as city residents to fill out a number of vacancies on established boards and commissions.
The role of city boards and commissions is to provide recommendations to Fayetteville City staff and elected officials related to proposed policy decisions and city possible legislation.
The following vacancies were provided by the city on Thursday:
Board of Appeals: three vacancies
Ethics Commission: one vacancy
Fayetteville Advisory Committee on Transit (FACT): three vacancies
Fayetteville City Planning Commission: four vacancies
Fayetteville City Zoning Commission: three vacancies
Fayetteville-Cumberland Economic Development Board: one vacancy
Human Relations Commission: three vacancies
Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission: one vacancy
Fayetteville Redevelopment Board: one vacancy
Fayetteville Public Works Commission: one vacancy
Joint City and County Appearance Commission: three vacancies
Joint Fayetteville-Cumberland County Senior Citizens Advisory Commission: six vacancies
Linear Park Inc.: one vacancy
Metropolitan Housing Authority: three vacancies (MAYOR APPOINTED)
Millennial Advisory Commission: six vacancies
Public Arts Commission: two vacancies
Stormwater Advisory Board: four vacancies
Wrecker Review Board: one vacancy
Board of Advisors for the Woodpeckers Capital Reserve Account: six vacancies
According to a prepared statement to local media outlets, applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on July 31. All qualified applications will be presented to the Appointments Committee in August. The Fayetteville City Council will approve Boards and Commissions members at a regular meeting in September.
The City will accept applications via the City website at www.fayettevillenc.gov. Residents should scroll over “Government” and choose “Boards and Commissions” under the “City Council” section.
Brian and Staci Graybill opened their third business together, Market Square Pantry, in December 2025. Photo provided by Faith Hatton. For Fayetteville entrepreneurs Brian and Staci Graybill, building a business has often started when they were
The venue features two levels, two fully stocked bars, audio-video systems including projectors, and lighting solutions, an in-house culinary team, lounge space, a bistro section and private rooms, a state-of-the-art DJ booth and on-site staff to hel
Brad and Kelley McLawhorn became business partners in 2001 when they first opened a restaurant on Reilly Road. Now, their highly praised catering company continues to impress community members with flexibility, quality and personalized service. Photo
