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Public Invited to Witness Inauguration as CCNC Commits to Being Your Hub for Local Civic Engagement

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – In a community where civic involvement forms the bedrock of our society—especially alongside the exemplary service ethos of Fort Bragg—Fayetteville will inaugurate its newly elected Mayor and City Council on Monday, December 1, at Fayetteville State University.

The ceremony, open to all residents, begins at 6 p.m. in the J.W. Seabrook Auditorium and represents a cornerstone of local democratic participation. For a community that honors service at every level, from military families to neighborhood advocates, staying informed and engaged with local government is not just a privilege but a civic responsibility.

Mayor Mitch Colvin, elected to a fourth term, will be sworn in alongside council members representing all nine districts. The full slate of officials taking the oath of office includes Stephon Ferguson (District 1), Malik Davis (District 2), Antonio Jones (District 3), D.J. Haire (District 4), Lynne Greene (District 5), Derrick Thompson (District 6), Brenda McNair (District 7), Shaun McMillan (District 8), and Deno Hondros (District 9).

Following the swearing-in ceremony, Mayor Colvin will convene the City Council Organizational Meeting where council members will select the next mayor pro tem. A public reception will follow at the Metropolitan Room at 109 Green Street.

Cumberland County News and Courier is committed to being your central source for the information that empowers your civic involvement. Whether you’re a lifelong resident, military family new to the area, or business owner invested in our community’s future, understanding local government decisions is crucial to shaping the Fayetteville we all share.

Join your neighbors at this important community event on December 1 at FSU. Can’t attend in person? Watch the livestream on the City’s YouTube channel. Then make CCNC your daily destination for ongoing coverage of your local government at work. Stay informed, stay engaged, and help build our community’s future together at ccnc.news.