James L. Thomas III is from Fayetteville, North Carolina. He has a bachelor’s degree in information technology from North Carolina A&T State University and is pursuing a master’s degree in project management at Wake Forest University.

James L. Thomas III (Fayetteville City Council District 1, North ...

James L. Thomas III's campaign for Fayetteville City Council Member, District 1 is his first entry into politics. 

Supports prioritizing local and minority-owned businesses with proven track records in the contractor selection process.

- Supports prioritizing local and minority-owned businesses with proven track records in the contractor selection process.

Economy

As a city council member, plans to collaborate with Parks and Recreation to expand recreation center hours and programming to include late-night and weekend youth events.

Supports a permanent Digital Navigator program to help residents with tech skills and internet access.

Supports public Wi-Fi in parks, rec centers, and high-density housing, and expanding digital literacy through partnerships with FSU, FTCC, and the library.

Supports increasing visibility and support for community outreach workers.

Supports creating a Youth Advisory Roundtable to provide leadership training and civic engagement experience for young people.

Advocates for more trails, parks, and green spaces that connect homes, schools, and shops.

- As a city council member, plans to collaborate with Parks and Recreation to expand recreation center hours and programming to include late-night and weekend youth events.
- Supports a permanent Digital Navigator program to help residents with tech skills and internet access.
- Supports public Wi-Fi in parks, rec centers, and high-density housing, and expanding digital literacy through partnerships with FSU, FTCC, and the library.
- Supports increasing visibility and support for community outreach workers.
- Supports creating a Youth Advisory Roundtable to provide leadership training and civic engagement experience for young people.
- Advocates for more trails, parks, and green spaces that connect homes, schools, and shops.

Public Services

Supports affordable housing with wraparound services like mental health care, job support, and youth programs.

Supports converting vacant buildings into homes, expanding home repair grants, and supporting first-time buyers and rent-to-own models.

- Supports affordable housing with wraparound services like mental health care, job support, and youth programs.
- Supports converting vacant buildings into homes, expanding home repair grants, and supporting first-time buyers and rent-to-own models.

Housing & Urban Development

Advocated for a Civilian Review Board with investigative authority to ensure transparency and accountability in policing.

Advocated for the public release of the "Brady list," which documents officers with known credibility issues, to ensure transparency in law enforcement.

Supports strengthening city programs like Operation Ceasefire and PROOVE by advocating for youth involvement, trauma-informed practices, and mentorship integration.

- Advocated for a Civilian Review Board with investigative authority to ensure transparency and accountability in policing.
- Advocated for the public release of the "Brady list," which documents officers with known credibility issues, to ensure transparency in law enforcement.
- Supports strengthening city programs like Operation Ceasefire and PROOVE by advocating for youth involvement, trauma-informed practices, and mentorship integration.

Public Safety

Plans to prioritize sidewalk repairs, new lighting, road fixes, and stoplights in neglected areas.

Supports improving hiring, oversight, and vetting processes for contractors and project managers.

Advocates for stoplights in high-risk areas, smart streetlights in dark zones, and calming traffic measures like speed humps.

Plans to create a public-facing dashboard for residents to see real-time updates on infrastructure projects in District 1.

- Plans to prioritize sidewalk repairs, new lighting, road fixes, and stoplights in neglected areas.
- Supports improving hiring, oversight, and vetting processes for contractors and project managers.
- Advocates for stoplights in high-risk areas, smart streetlights in dark zones, and calming traffic measures like speed humps.
- Plans to create a public-facing dashboard for residents to see real-time updates on infrastructure projects in District 1.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports bringing services like tutoring, tech labs, and mental health support to or near schools, and opening school spaces for after-school programs.

- Supports bringing services like tutoring, tech labs, and mental health support to or near schools, and opening school spaces for after-school programs.

Education

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James L. Thomas III

- City council members work together to set and implement city policy. 
- The city council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city.
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 