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Kirk DeViere
DEMOCRAT
Kirk DeViere is running for Cumberland County Commissioner, District 2.
Personal background
Kirk has a bachelors degree in marketing and business from Huntingdon College and masters degree in business management from Troy University. He and his wife Jenny have a son. Kirk volunteers as a commissioner on the North Carolina Military Affairs Commission and a board member for Clean Cape Fear.
Professional background
Kirk is the president and owner of 219 Group - Marketing & Advertising, the lead consultant/integrator and partner at WhyAxis Strategy, and the president of THE REPUBLIK. Kirk served as a United States Army Infantry Officer from 1991-2000.
Political background
Kirk DeViere served two terms as a State Senator for North Carolina State Senate District 19 from 2019-2022. He served one term as a Fayetteville City Council Member representing District 2 from 2015-2017.
Public Services
Aims to implement standards and safeguards to remove PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as forever chemicals) from Cape Fear River basin.
Aims to create a water quality task force to remove contaminants from drinking water, such as GenX (a member of the PFAS group of chemicals).
Supports a water quality outreach program to keep residents informed of the city's clean water initiatives.
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Economy
Plans to streamline regulations and provide incentives for small businesses to attract economic growth.
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Education
Supports partnering with local businesses, educational institutions, and non-profits to create more vocational training programs.
Supports a flexible daycare voucher system and funding for better facilities and staff training.
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Public Safety
As of June 14, 2024, Kirk DeViere’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Housing & Urban Development
Supports measures to insure affordable housing.
Supports a multifaceted approach to relieving homelessness, including partnerships with local shelters, non-profits, community stakeholders and social service agencies to provide housing, support services, and resources.
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Supports the expansion of broadband.
Aims to invest in infrastructure developments in smaller towns.
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