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Jamie Davis

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Jamie Davis is from Fayetteville, North Carolina. He has a bachelor’s degree in communications and a master of business administration from Fayetteville State University. He lives with his family in Fayetteville.

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Jamie Davis's campaign for Fayetteville City Council Member, District 1 is his first entry into politics. 

Wants to ensure every resident has access to safe and affordable housing.

As of September 3, 2025, Jamie Davis’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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 promoting first-time buyers and rent-to-own models.

Believes every new development in District 1 should include sidewalks, lighting, transit access, and green space.

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

Supports the public release of the "Brady list," which documents officers with known credibility issues, to ensure community members are aware of any police misconduct.

Advocated for the adoption of body cameras in Fayetteville to promote transparency, trust, and safety in law enforcement.

Supports completing unfinished infrastructure projects to enhance the city's appearance and appeal.

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

Plans to improve infrastructure by advocating for stronger city oversight of contractors, transparent timelines, regular performance reviews, and clear penalties for delays and poor-quality work.

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

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Theodore Melkoumov

Melkoumov moved to Fayetteville in 2013 to join the Army. He served as an IT and networking specialist with the U.S. Army Special Operations Command from 2013 to 2019. After finishing his military career, Melkoumov decided to stay in Fayetteville and start a small business. He is the owner and operator of Silver Knight PCs, a computer store in Fayetteville.

Theodore is the owner and operator of Silver Knight PCs, a computer store in Fayetteville. He previously served as an IT and networking specialist with the U.S. Army Special Operations Command from 2013 to 2019.

Theodore Melkoumov's campaign for Fayetteville City Council Member, District 1 is his first entry into politics.

Plans to address economic challenges and the rising cost of living.

As of September 3, 2025, Theodore Melkoumov did not have a website or any information online.

Plans to address economic challenges related to the recent increase in cost-of-living.

Hopes to use his IT background to improve the city’s infrastructure, including developing innovative ways to tackle issues like flooding.

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- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 