Up & Coming Weekly

September 05, 2017

Up and Coming Weekly is a weekly publication in Fayetteville, NC and Fort Bragg, NC area offering local news, views, arts, entertainment and community event and business information.

Issue link: http://www.epageflip.net/i/869915

Contents of this Issue

Navigation

Page 9 of 40

SEPTEMBER 6 - 12, 2017 UCW 9 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM I am running for City Council District 1 because I believe it is time for a new vision, a new leadership and a renewed relationship with voters. My top priorities are the following: Crime prevention and public safety, better quality of life, job creation and economic/industrial growth. If elected to the office of City Council District 1, I will work hard on crime prevention and public safety by working with community watch groups and law enforcement. I will work to develop an organized plan to improve our neighborhoods and the overall appearance of District 1 (i.e. Ramsey Street and Bragg Boulevard — both are gateways into Fayetteville with exits off of I-295). I will work with NCDOT and local DOT on the need for high- way noise barriers around all of our neighborhoods in District 1 adjacent to I-295 (i.e. back area of King's Grant, Greystone Farms, Ultris Patriot Park, and College Lake just to name a few). In collaboration with our elected mayor, I am committed to keeping taxes low by voting to cut government waste, ensure our city lives within its means and increase our revenue through business growth. I will work to create a job-friendly business climate by working with the elected mayor to re- duce burdensome regulations on small businesses and promoting smart economic and industrial growth. I will invest in our children because they are our future. I will work to support our teachers and empower school boards to do their jobs. I served more than 25 years in the U.S Army, retired as a Senior Chief Warrant Officer and continued service to our great nation as a GS14 DA civilian and /or contractor. I know the impor- tance of service — forward and critical thinking, which are essential for sound decision making and leadership. My wife, Vanessa, and I have been married for over 40 years and my service in the military has al- lowed us to live in and call Fayetteville our home- town for over 22 years. As a current business owner and former Army Warrant Officer, I have the drive and dedication to lead District 1 in the right direc- tion to help improve the city of Fayetteville. My vision for District 1 and Fayetteville is a grow- ing and vibrant world-class District/City — proud of its diversity and full of life with amenities and activities. I envision a community of cooperative inclusion (Government and Citizens), a commu- nity that is flourishing economically with a pristine environment, where all people are safe, healthy and have equitable opportunities for success and happiness. Let's revive District 1 together. It's time 4 change. Why I am Running for City Council by CURTIS BROWN CURTIS BROWN, Fayetteville City Council Candidate. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomingweekly.com. (910) 484-6200. Curtis Brown, District 1 City Council Candidate CANDIDATES SPEAK Celebrate all your LIFE moments at FAYETTEVILLE'S FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT 48 CRAFT BEERS, DAILY DRINK SPECIALS DJ BINGO Every Thursday at 7:00PM QUALITY FOOD YOU EXPECT, SERVICE YOU DESERVE ALL FRESH NATURAL INGREDIENTS OFF THE BONE SMOKED RIBS, TENDER BEEF BRISKET, PULLED PORK AND OUR SIGNATURE TOMATO PIE MONDAYS 4PM - 10PM | TUES - THURS 11AM - 10PM FRI - SAT 11AM - 12AM | SUNDAY NOON - 9PM WWW.BLACKSTONESMOKEHOUSE.COM 2801 RAEFORD RD • 910.491.7029 SPECIALIZING IN: (ACROSS FROM CHICK-FIL-A) LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED • ALL ABC PERMITS AMERICAN RED CROSS Disaster Prep Information•Free Smoke Alarm Sign-up (Installation provided by Red Cross) FAYETTEVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire & Life Safety Education & Recruitment FAYETTEVILLE PWC Safe Watch: PWC and City of Fayetteville Staying Alert for Emergencies Across from Campus of Fayetteville State University HEALTHY WEDNESDAY 10A - 2P SEPT. 13 BRONCO SQUARE MURCHISON RD FRESH PICKED PRODUCE from Cumberland County and North Carolina Farmers EBT ACCEPTED

Articles in this issue

Links on this page

Archives of this issue

view archives of Up & Coming Weekly - September 05, 2017