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58 | April • 2014 by Clayton Britt & Sons Bringing families & communities together one pool at a time for over 35 years! 3703 Bragg Blvd. | 910.868.8319 | spaandpoolworld.com | claytonbrittandsonsinc.com 3703 Bragg Blvd. | www.SpaandpoolWorld.com | 910.868.8319 But this wasn't Robertson's first taste of mayoral aspirations. In April 2000, immediately aer the passing of popu- lar Mayor J.L. Dawkins, who had spent more than a quarter century on the Council before succumbing to cancer, Robertson offered himself as a com- promise candidate on a divided City Council to finish Dawkins' unexpired term. e council eventually stayed with Mayor Pro Tem Milo McBryde. Robertson's reoccurring theme, and what he wants his administra- tion to be known for, is to get people talking. In his first days in office, Rob- ertson coupled neophyte and veteran council members in a sort of mentor- ing program, re-established the previ- ously successful City-County Liaison Committee, consisting of municipal and county elected officials who meet regularly to discuss common interests and says he's reached out to the Fay- etteville Public Works Commission, the city-owned yet semi-autonomous utility company with whom the City has had a very tenuous relationship at times. "During my campaign, I promised to build bridges and re-establish re- lationships." And, he says, make gov- ernment more responsive to economic development. erefore, he also added a Budgetary Oversight Committee, charged with focusing on efficiency and budget matters and a Gateways Committee to review municipal regu- lations regarding aesthetics and land- use planning. He firmly believes some of the City's ordinances are too heavy handed and stifle economic opportunities. He wants more flexibility and a common sense approach when it comes to laws affecting economic development. Robertson pulls up an aerial view of a small city back street on one of the two large monitors on his desk. He points to the only house on the private street and says a city requirement to build a sidewalk is hampering expan- sion plans for a business that backs up to the street. "It's frustrating, but I signed up for this and it's a serious commitment for me." CV Living Balance Studios offers an inviting, therapeutic, tranquil space for all individuals committed to seeking and practicing physical and mental balance within their lives through breath, movement, and stillness. Yoga/Pilates private and group classes. Specializing in restoring and de-stressing the body/mind through therapeutic movement for chronic and acute injuries. Located at McPherson Square Shopping Center Fayetteville, NC 434-409-6415 www.livingbalancestudiosnc.com

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