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JULY 5-11, 2017 UCW 11 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Fayetteville's new chief of police will hit the ground running when she starts her new job next month. Gina Hawkins, 49, the deputy chief of the Clayton County, Georgia, Police Department, was selected by City Manager Doug Hewett. He acknowledged dur- ing a news conference that his choice might initially appear unpopular since many ranking members of the Police Department's command staff supported Interim Chief Anthony Kelly. "Selecting the new chief is one of the most difficult decisions I have been faced with since becoming the City Manager and one that I don't take lightly," Hewett said. "I am exceedingly grateful for Kelly's ser- vice as interim chief," he added. Kelly meanwhile pledged his continued best efforts and support to the new chief as her senior assistant chief. Hewett described Hawkins as a multi- faceted criminal jus- tice professional with 28 years of compre- hensive experience. She holds a bachelor of science in criminal justice from Georgia State University and a master of science in management from Johns Hopkins Uni- versity. She is a graduate of the Senior Management Institute for Police at Boston University and is also a gradu- ate of the FBI National Academy. Hewett outlined distinctions he said set Hawkins apart from the other final- ists: a diverse skillset which includes the ability to listen to others, atten- tion to detail, the ability to adapt and evolve, ease of connecting with people, a sense of humor and an education, which includes advanced degrees. Her starting pay will be $140,000. City Manager Doug Hewett Names Fayetteville's New Police Chief by JEFF THOMPSON NEWS Gina Hawkins, Fayetteville's new chief of police If Fayetteville Mayor Nat Robert- son hoped that by announcing early he was seeking re-election would discourage others from entering the Mayor's race, he miscalculated. District 2 City Coun- cilman Kirk deViere has decided to seek the position. Robertson defeated deViere in the 2013 municipal prima- ry election. Many po- litical pundits thought he would do one more term serving District 2 before seeking the mayor's seat. e two- week City Council filing period for the fall elections is underway, and it's doubtful the mayor's race will be the only contested seat. At this writing, at least two incumbent members of Council, Bobby Hurst and Ted Mohn, have said they would not seek re-election. DeViere came to Fayetteville with the Army about 20 years ago. He currently owns and operates 219 Group, an advertising and market- ing firm headquartered in downtown Fayetteville. His announcement came in the form of a three-minute YouTube video posted on Facebook. In his public address, he said all residents must work together to make Fayetteville a better place to live. He referred to "in- equalities across the city" and suggested that more commu- nity amenities must be developed that will bring back people who've been fleeing the community, claiming that Cumberland County is losing population, unlike virtually all other metropolitan areas of North Carolina. He also spoke of what he called "decaying neighborhoods" and streets in need of desperate repair. He was supported by his wife Jenny who affirmed that they are commit- ted to the race and the community. City Councilman to Run for Mayor by JEFF THOMPSON Mayor Nat Robertson and Councilman Kirk deViere Have you sustained damages from Hurricane Matthew? Need financial assistance for repairs? COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CAN HELP! APPLICATIONS FOR DISASTER RECOVERY RELIEF The City of Fayetteville's Community Development Department will begin accepting applications on July 10, 2017 for the Essential Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool-Disaster Recovery (ESFRLP-DR) Program. This program is created to provide financial assistance by offering an unsecured deferred, interest-free loan up to $30,000 for essential home repairs for families that have sustained damages from Hurricane Matthew. Have you sustained damages from Hurricane Matthew? Need financial assistance for repairs? THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CAN HELP! Assistance available up to $30,000 for residential repairs. Contact the Community Development Department at (910) 433-1590 for additional information and to receive an application. You must then schedule an appointment with the Community Development Administrator to submit your application. Applicants must live within the city limits of Fayetteville and meet all income eligibility requirements. 2017 Income Guidelines Family Size Moderate Income 100% of Median 1 36,700 2 41,900 3 47,100 4 52,300 5 56,600 6 60,700 7 64,900 8 69,100 *Income limits are based on the combined gross income (before taxes and deductions) of all household members* http://fayettevillenc.gov/community/community-development Have you sustained damages from Hurricane Matthew? Need financial assistance for repairs? COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CAN HELP! APPLICATIONS FOR DISASTER RECOVERY RELIEF The City of Fayetteville's Community Development Department will begin accepting applications 10, 2017 for the Essential Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool-Disaster Recovery (ESFRLP-DR) This program is created to provide financial assistance by offering an unsecured deferred, interest-free up to $30,000 for essential home repairs for families that have sustained damages Matthew. Have you sustained damages from Hurricane Matthew? Need financial assistance for repairs? THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CAN HELP! Assistance available up to $30,000 for residential repairs. Contact the Community Development Department at (910) 433-1590 for additional information and to receive an application. You must then schedule an appointment with the Community Development Administrator to submit your application. Applicants must live within the city limits of Fayetteville and meet all income eligibility requirements. 2017 Income Guidelines Family Size Moderate Income 100% of Median Have you sustained damages from hurricane Matthew? COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CAN HELP!