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Volunteers Are Needed to Fill Fayetteville Board and Commission Vacancies

For residents of the All America City, the City of Fayetteville says volunteers are needed to fill Board and Commission vacancies. According to Loren Bymer, Director of Marketing and Communications  for…

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The City of Fayetteville is looking for volunteers to serve on area boards.

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For residents of the All America City, the City of Fayetteville says volunteers are needed to fill Board and Commission vacancies.

According to Loren Bymer, Director of Marketing and Communications  for the City of Fayetteville, "boards and commissions are a great way for residents to engage in their community and continue to build a greater Fayetteville. Volunteers who are appointed to the boards and commissions by City Council serve as the link that connects residents to its governing body and serve as advisors that help shape the policies and programs of Fayetteville."

Below you will find an alphabetical listing of the Boards and Commissions along with the number of vacancies available.

  • Audit Committee – 1 Vacancy
  • Board of Appeals – 4 Vacancies
  • Ethics Commission – 2 Vacancies (1 Regular & 1 Certified Public Accountant)
  • Fair Housing Board – 2 Vacancies
  • Fayetteville Advisory Committee on Transit (FACT) – 2 Vacancies (1 Regular & 1 Bus Rider)
  • Fayetteville City Planning Commission – 4 Vacancies
  • Fayetteville City Zoning Commission – 3 Vacancies
  • Fayetteville-Cumberland Economic Development Board – 1 Vacancy
  • Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Commission – 4 Vacancies
  • Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission – 1 Vacancy
  • Fayetteville Next Advisory Commission – 20 Vacancies
  • Fayetteville Redevelopment Board – 1 Vacancy
  • Joint City and County Appearance Commission – 1 Vacancy
  • Linear Park, Inc. – 1 Vacancy
  • Stormwater Advisory Board – 1 Vacancy
  • Wrecker Review Board – 1 Vacancy

For those interested, you may apply between now and July 31, 2024. To apply, just click Fayettevillenc.gov/boards.

Then, in August of 2024, all of the applicants who qualify will be presented to the Appointments Committee. In September, the Fayetteville City Council will then approve the recommended applicants at their regular meeting.

How To Contact the City of Fayetteville

Should you need more information, you may email boards@fayettevillenc.gov or call the City of Fayetteville clerk’s office at 910-433-1312.

To learn more about  the City of Fayetteville and City departments or services, please visit fayettevillenc.gov

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The hip hop star known for his hits like "Right Round," "My House," "Low," "Good Feeling," and "Club Can't Handle Me" was the final act on a big day (that ended with a late night).

The day started with the 82nd Rock Band performing in the afternoon heat, which reached temperatures into the mid-90s. That was followed by the always incredible Golden Knights parachute demonstration team.

And then one of the signature moments of the annual Independence Celebration on post, Don Chase and KC from the Big 95.7 KML emceed the Flag Ceremony. With the cannons firing off salutes for all 50 states, plus for every command and subordinate command unit on Fort Liberty, it's a memorable moment for everyone.

Award-winning country duo Maddie & Tae then got the headliner concerts going, with performances of their hits, including "Girl in a Country Song," and "Die From a Broken Heart."

Pop-rock group The Plain White T's had probably the moment of the day, with a big crowd belting out the massive hit song "Hey There Delilah." Lead singer Tom Higgenson also lamented on the heat, wondering if it was always like this down here.

And then after a mysterious late start, Flo Rida finally took the stage for his performance. The high-energy set featured all his hits, plus lots of interaction with the crowd, including a couple of journeys into the middle of the Parade Ground on the shoulders of one of his team members.

The night was capped off with a huge fireworks display - albeit a delayed one, to celebrate America.

The annual event put on by the Fort Liberty MWR team was held on Saturday, instead of on July 4 itself, so that military families could celebrate the long holiday weekend together.

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Family members of a Golden Knight team member celebrate with him after his jump.


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Don Chase and KC from The Big 95.7 KML served as emcees for the flag ceremony.


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The Color Guard presenting the flag during the annual flag ceremony.


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Tae of Maddie & Tae


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The Plain White T's singing 'Hey There Delilah'.


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Flo Rida capped off a wild night at the 2024 4th at the Fort celebration.


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