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Edward Johnson

NONPARTISAN

Edward Johnson is running for Fayetteville Mayor.

Political background

Edward Johnson is currently the mayor of Fayetteville. He was elected in 2016 and has served two terms. He previously was elected city council member of Fayetteville in 2012 and served one term.

Sources:

City of Fayetteville, Edward Johnson

Professional background

Edward Johnson is a pastor. He works at the Flat Rock African Methodist Episcopal Church, where he has been for 20 years. He previously worked at the New Mount Carmel African Methodist Church and the Atlanta Region Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps.

Personal background

Edward Johnson is from New Orleans, Louisiana. He has a bachelor's degree in biology from Dillard University. He also has a graduate degree from the Armed Forces Staff College. He attends the Flat Rock African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Natural Resources & the Environment

As of August 31, 2023, Edward Johnson did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Housing & Urban Development

  • Plans to increase the inventory of senior housing.
  • Wants to continue developing downtown Fayetteville.
  • Wants to make "downtown a destination" by adding "higher density retail, office and residential offerings in the immediate downtown area."
TOP PRIORITY

Public Safety

  • Wants the police department to be "proactive in reaching out to the entire community in order to bridge any gaps and to ensure public confidence in our mission to protect and to serve everyone."
  • Said the city is being "intentional about hiring a diverse and highly qualified police force that represents 'the best of the best' in law enforcement"

Public Services

  • Said he "will continue studying the feasibility of new trail and path systems to better connect our neighborhoods, schools, and parks."

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of August 31, 2023, Edward Johnson did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.