Fayetteville, NC, October, 17, 2011 – Annexation remains an important campaign issue to many citizens of Fayetteville. While Mayor Chavonne did not support the 2005 “Big Bang” Annexation, he has always supported a city’s rights to grow.
During Mayor Chavonne’s opponent’s tenure as a City Council member (1989 – 1995 and 1999 – 2001) the meeting minutes indicate that he voted for several forced or involuntary annexations. They include:
- 11/4/1991 Involuntary annexation of Roxie Avenue- Boone Trail Area.
- 12/6/1993 Involuntary annexation of Devonwood, Lake Shores, Murray Fork,
The Lakes, Foxfire, Yadkin Acres, Lake Valley. (8,560 residents)
- 05/2/1994 Involuntary annexation of twenty areas. (Northwood, Northgate, Green
Valley Road, Southview Circle, Rosehill Road-McArthur Road Area, Bowden Road-Harbor Road Area, Ramsey Street, Country Club Drive, Westlake, Ireland Drive, Faison Avenue, Ferndale Lane, Camden Road, Cedar Creek Road area.)
- 10/24/1994 Involuntary annexation of two areas. (Cedar Creek Road area.)
- 12/05/1994 Resolution identifying two areas (Western and Southern Areas) under
consideration for Annexation. (Ultimately Phase IV Annexation)
- 1/03/2000 Resolution identifying area to Hoke County Line under consideration for
Annexation. (Ultimately Phase V or “Big Bang” Annexation.
Mayor Chavonne believes that elected officials are accountable for their actions. This election should focus on real leadership and real results.
