Here's who is running for Fayetteville City Council District 2

Gail Morfesis (Fayetteville City Council District 2, North Carolina ...

Gail Morfesis has a master's degree in performing arts from Johns Hopkins University Peabody Conservatory and a PhD from the University of Kentucky. She is married to her husband, Dr. F. Andrew Morfesis. Together, they have daughters and three granddaughters. Gail is a Christian.

Gail is a retired University of North Carolina professor. She is also a small business owner. 

Gail ran for Fayetteville City Council Member, District 2 in 2023 but did not win.

Wants to improve schools and engage more businesses to relocate to the city.

Wants to improve schools and engage more businesses to relocate to the city to help attract new residents and new investment.

Supports careful vetting of projects and contractors to avoid costly mistakes.

Supports careful vetting of projects and contractors to avoid costly mistakes and improper use of tax dollars.

- Wants to improve schools and engage more businesses to relocate to the city to help attract new residents and new investment.
- Supports careful vetting of projects and contractors to avoid costly mistakes and improper use of tax dollars.

Economy

Said, "We must work for inclusiveness and fairness in all policy making not to Divide but to Unify our Citizens and make them take pride in their diversity. This can be done in several ways. All persons must be treated with fairness and equitable treatment. Arts and Music exhibits supported by the City and The Arts Council must display equal portions of creative work by all groups."

Said, "All persons must be treated with fairness and equitable treatment. Arts and Music exhibits supported by the City and The Arts Council must display equal portions of creative work by all groups."

Supports the enhancement of city and green spaces.

- Said, "All persons must be treated with fairness and equitable treatment. Arts and Music exhibits supported by the City and The Arts Council must display equal portions of creative work by all groups."
- Supports the enhancement of city and green spaces.

Public Services

Wants to create growth while protecting communities through the "proper evaluation of special use permits."

- Wants to create growth while protecting communities through the "proper evaluation of special use permits."

Housing & Urban Development

Supports the police, fire, and emergency services.

Supports the police, fire, and emergency services and wants to "make people aware of the consequences of illegal actions by enforcing our laws."

- Supports the police, fire, and emergency services and wants to "make people aware of the consequences of illegal actions by enforcing our laws."

Public Safety

As of September 15, 2025, Gail Morfesis did not have a website or any information online.

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Gail Morfesis

Gail's campaign for Fayetteville City Council Member, District 2 is her first entry into politics. 

Believes in attracting new residents and young families by providing opportunities for better jobs and education.

Supports promoting transparency in government operations by regularly sharing information and holding officials accountable.

Believes the "dire shortage of viable housing" and "inequitable wages" impact "too many hardworking individuals" and that crime issues and neighborhood safety are pivotal concerns.

Believes the top challenges facing the city are gun violence, housing, homelessness, workforce, and interlocal collaboration.

Believes street repaving and repair is behind schedule and "there is no more excuse for the condition of our streets!" after the city pushed through the $97 million in bond referendums.

Gail Morfesis is from Fayetteville, North Carolina. She has a bachelor of arts in music from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, a master of music in voice from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a doctor of philosophy in music from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She lives with her husband, Dr. F. Andrew Morfesis, and their two daughters in Fayetteville.

Gail Morfesis's campaign for Fayetteville City Council Member, District 2 is her first entry into politics. 

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Joseph Thames (Fayetteville City Council District 2, North Carolina ...

Joseph Thames is from Fayetteville. He has a bachelor's degree from the U.S. Naval Academy and a master's degree from Hawaii Pacific University. He lives with his family in Fayetteville.

Joseph is a pilot. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1981 to 1997. After returning to Fayetteville, he taught school and worked in his family business, Service Shoe Shop. He later worked at Sears until retirement.

Joseph's campaign for Fayetteville City Council Member, District 2 is his first entry into politics. 

Supports employment, skills, and trade training to establish technical innovation hubs in Fayetteville.

- Supports employment, skills, and trade training to establish technical innovation hubs in Fayetteville.

As of September 15, 2025, Joseph (Joey) Thames did not have a website or any information online.

Supports crime reduction through employment, skills, and trade training.

- Supports crime reduction through employment, skills, and trade training.

Believes in equitable access to city services and basic infrastructure, including sewer, water, and roads, for all residents.

- Believes in equitable access to city services and basic infrastructure, including sewer, water, and roads, for all residents.

Supports providing more opportunities for further education in social, economic, financial, and organizational topics.

- Supports providing more opportunities for further education in social, economic, financial, and organizational topics.

Joseph (Joey) Thames

Believes in ensuring all residents have equal access to city services and basic infrastructure, including sewer, water, and roads.

Supports equitable access to city services and basic infrastructure, including sewer, water, and roads, for all residents.

Malik Davis is from Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Malik serves as an assistant in the District Court Judge's office.

Malik is currently a member of the Fayetteville City Council. He was elected in 2023 and is serving his first term.

- Believes in attracting new residents and young families by providing opportunities for better jobs and education.

Plans to set up subcommittees for district residents to get involved in areas that interest them, such as homelessness and crime.

- Plans to set up subcommittees for district residents to get involved in areas that interest them, such as homelessness and crime.

As of September 15, 2025, Malik Davis’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes the top three challenges facing the community are crime, homelessness, and code enforcement issues.

- Believes the top three challenges facing the community are crime, homelessness, and code enforcement issues.

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Believes the "dire shortage of viable housing" and "inequitable wages" impact "too many hardworking individuals" and plans to address these issues.

Plans to set up subcommittees for district residents to get involved in areas that interest them, including road safety.

Serves on the board for the Fascinate U Children's Museum and as a mentor in the Fayetteville Juvenile Mentorship program.

- 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. 