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Jeremy Wright

Jeremy Wright is from Andrews, South Carolina. He has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Fayetteville State University and a master of divinity degree from United Theological Seminary. He lives with his three children in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

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Wright ran for city council in 2017 but did not win. After taking an eight-year hiatus from politics following that unsuccessful run, he is now ready to get back in the game.

Supports pursuing local employment to strengthen the workforce and establishing financial literacy programs to address systemic poverty.

Supports investing in parks and green spaces.

Supports making WiFi accessible in downtown and at-risk communities.

Supports providing affordable housing and enhancing infrastructure development.

Supports expanding community policing efforts.

Supports improving public transportation and creating more bike lanes and sidewalks.

Supports developing financial literacy programs in schools.

- 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. 