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Peter is from Fayetteville and attended Fayetteville Academy. He has an associates degree from Oxford College of Emory University and a bachelors degree in business administration from Campbell University. 

Peter is the is the owner of multiple small businesses, including Pappas Construction, Pappas Commercial Properties, and Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs. 

Peter Pappas serves on the Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Commission. He ran for Fayetteville City Council in 2022, but did not win. 

CityView NC, PETER PAPPAS: Cumberland County Board of Commissioners candidate

Aims to find ways to filter out PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as forever chemicals) from the Cape Fear River basin.

Plans to implement regular stakeholder meetings with residents, city council members, nonprofits, and government program managers to set priorities and coordinate responses.

- Aims to find ways to filter out PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as forever chemicals) from the Cape Fear River basin.
- Plans to implement regular stakeholder meetings with residents, city council members, nonprofits, and government program managers to set priorities and coordinate responses.

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Believes a "pro-business government" can stimulate industry and create good-paying jobs.

Believes in retaining Fort Bragg retirees through a robust recruitment program to keep highly qualified potential employees and valued community members.

Believes in retaining Fort Bragg retirees through a robust recruitment program.

Plans to attract new industries and major employers, leveraging infrastructure projects like the Carolina Core freeway and Outer Loop improvements for economic development in Cumberland.

Aims to attract new industries and major employers, leveraging infrastructure projects like the Carolina Core freeway and Outer Loop improvements for economic development in Cumberland.

- Believes a "pro-business government" can stimulate industry and create good-paying jobs.
- Believes in retaining Fort Bragg retirees through a robust recruitment program.
- Aims to attract new industries and major employers, leveraging infrastructure projects like the Carolina Core freeway and Outer Loop improvements for economic development in Cumberland.

Economy

As of June 14, 2024, Peter Pappas’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

Believes Cumberland County opioid overdoses are "out of control" and that fentanyl is the "newest and most dangerous scourge fueling the opioid epidemic." Said the county's response team coordination with state and local authorities is "just not enough."

Supports increased measures to combat the high levels of opioid addiction and overdoses in Cumberland County. 

- Supports increased measures to combat the high levels of opioid addiction and overdoses in Cumberland County. 

Public Safety

Aims to coordinate planning across cities by creating a "City Liaison Officer" from each municipality who can coordinate responses and create joint initiatives for residents.

- Aims to coordinate planning across cities by creating a "City Liaison Officer" from each municipality who can coordinate responses and create joint initiatives for residents.

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Peter Pappas

Peter Pappas was born and raised in Cumberland County. He studied at Oxford College of Emory University and graduated from Campbell University. Details about his church attendance and family life are not provided.

Peter Pappas is a small business entrepreneur who owns two Baldinos restaurants, a real estate firm, and a construction business. He has also served on the Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Commission.

Peter Pappas serves on the Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Commission. Details regarding the length of time he has held office, any past political campaigns, or other committee appointments are not provided.

Believes in placing "forward thinking people" in key positions to ensure economic growth and development.

Believes in "bringing new industry and better-paying jobs." Supports economic growth through labor improvements, trade, tax reforms, small business support, and regulation adjustments.

Believes politics and personalities hinder resolving public health crises, including poisoned water and the opioid epidemic. Said, "Fayetteville ranks among the worst cities in America for opioid-related Emergency Room deaths per capita."

The candidate's website says, "Cumberland County government is a hub for issues facing all levels of government. Though often overlooked, the County Commissioners control and distribute hundreds of millions of tax dollars yearly for services from our Sheriff's Department to mosquito elimination."

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.