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Bill Bowman
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Stephanie Crider
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Leslie Pyo
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Jeff Thompson
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Earl Vaughan Jr.
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Candidates: Share Your Vision
by STEPHANIE CRIDER
"e difference between a politician
and a statesman is that a politician thinks
about the next election while the states-
man thinks about the next generation."
— James Freeman Clarke
In a community that welcomes 1,500
new families each month, keeping the
public informed requires effort. With
the upcoming elections, this effort
becomes even more important. Com-
munity members must have access to
reliable information so they can vote in
ways that reflect their ideals and vision
for Fayetteville.
ere are many hardworking citizens
currently serving in public office work-
ing diligently on behalf of the greater
Fayetteville area. ere are many more not
yet in office who are eager to serve as well.
And there is much work to do. e issues
are many, as are the opportunities.
July 21 was the deadline for local can-
didates to file to run for public office. As
citizens throw their hats into the ring, vy-
ing for a chance to serve this community,
there are plenty of issues to tackle: eco-
nomic development, responsible growth,
public safety, homelessness, stormwater
issues, a tight budget, taxes, education,
Hurricane Matthew recovery projects
and funding, lingering issues from the Big
Bang Annex — the list goes on.
ese are all issues our publisher, Bill
Bowman, addresses on a regular basis.
ey are issues citizens deal with every
day. As an advocate for the community
and its best interests, this publication
takes seriously the issues that face this
community and seeks to be a part of the
solution. And solutions can't be found
unless people know about the issues and
know about the options leaders in our
community are brainstorming.
is column is an open invitation to
all the local political candidates. Now
through Sept. 29, we invite you to send
us your platform. In 500 – 600 words,
tell your potential constituents what it is
they need to know about you and your
vision for the community. Share you
plan, your passion, your vision. What do
you bring to the table?
Our readers want to know why they
should vote for you and what you plan
to do to make this community stronger.
Candidates, this is your opportunity to
get your message out.
Send your comments to editor@
upandcomingweekly.com or bbow-
man@upandcomingweekly.com.
Readers, throughout the election pro-
cess, we'll bring you insights and input
from candidates. As your community
newspaper, we'll keep you in the know
so you can make informed decisions
and do your part to contribute to Fay-
etteville's future.
Thank you for reading Up & Com-
ing Weekly.
STEPHANIE CRIDER, Associate
Publisher. COMMENTS? Editor@
upandcomingweekly.com.
(910) 484-6200.
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