Record #:

4661

Author(s):

Hankins, Ellis

Abstract:

Fayetteville Mayor J.L. Dawkins died May 30, 2000. First elected mayor in 1987, Dawkins was mayor longer than any other individual. He also served twelve years on the city council. Among his accomplishments was leading the revitalization of Fayetteville's once notorious Hay Street.

Source:

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 50 Issue 6, June 2000, p3, il

Subject(s):

Dawkins, J. L., 1935-2000; Mayors--Fayetteville

Record #:

42985

Author(s):

Kirby Jr., Bill

Abstract:

John W. "Bill" Hurley was a three term mayor in Fayetteville and later state lawmaker. Hurley died at age 85 on Nov. 26, 2018. Hurley began as mayor in 1981 and within a short time instigated the effort to revitalize downtown Fayetteville, an area previously infamous for seedy bars and prostitution.

Source:

CityView (NoCar F 264.T3 W4), Vol. Issue , June 2021, p25-28 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Mayors--Fayetteville; Hurley, John W. "Bill" (Fayetteville)