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Kenneth E. Odegard II has lived in Fayetteville for 25 years. He has two children. 

Kenneth is a retired Green Beret and military contractor. He is a veteran of the War in Afghanistan. 

Kenneth E. Odegard II (Fayetteville City Council District 6, North ...

Kenneth E. Odegard II's campaign for Fayetteville City Council Member, District 6 is his first entry into politics. 

Fayetteville City Council, District 6: Kenneth E. Odegard II

Said, "I will scrutinize spending, prioritize essential services, and ensure taxpayer dollars are used wisely and transparently."

Advocates for "smart infrastructure improvements, speeding up all processes, cutting the red tape, and strengthen partnerships with Fort Bragg to drive economic opportunity."

- Said, "I will scrutinize spending, prioritize essential services, and ensure taxpayer dollars are used wisely and transparently."
- Advocates for "smart infrastructure improvements, speeding up all processes, cutting the red tape, and strengthen partnerships with Fort Bragg to drive economic opportunity."

Economy

Said, "I would ensure contractors are thoroughly vetted, enforce strict timelines and penalties, require performance updates, and implement regular oversight."

- Said, "I would ensure contractors are thoroughly vetted, enforce strict timelines and penalties, require performance updates, and implement regular oversight."

Public Services

Supports addressing homelessness by working with Cumberland County and community partners to clarify responsibilities, expand supportive services, and use data to target resources effectively.

- Supports addressing homelessness by working with Cumberland County and community partners to clarify responsibilities, expand supportive services, and use data to target resources effectively.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports law enforcement, youth programs, and community partnerships to address crime.

Supports the youth curfew, saying it "helps protect juveniles during late-night hours, encourages parental responsibility, and provides structured alternatives through community programs."

- Supports law enforcement, youth programs, and community partnerships to address crime.
- Supports the youth curfew, saying it "helps protect juveniles during late-night hours, encourages parental responsibility, and provides structured alternatives through community programs."

Public Safety

As of September 3, 2025, Kenneth E. Odegard II did not have a website or any information online.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

Kenneth E. Odegard II

Plans to improve Fayettevilles business climate by streamlining permitting, offering targeted incentives for new and small businesses, investing in infrastructure and public safety, and partnering with local organizations to support entrepreneurship.

As of September 3, 2025, Kenneth E. Odegard II’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes the Fayetteville City Council "mishandled" the youth curfew issue, saying it "was rushed, argued over too long, lacked clear enforcement rules, and didnt involve the community in meaningful ways."

Said, "I will support law enforcement while also investing in youth programs and community partnerships that address the root causes of crime, including mentorship and after-school opportunities."

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City Council Members - Derrick Thompson (District 6)

Derrick was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended Michigan State University,

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Derrick is a retired U.S. Army veteran. He served in the Army for 21 years. After retiring from the military, he worked as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service for 15 years.

Derrick Thompson (Fayetteville City Council District 6, North ...

Derrick is currently a city councilman representing Fayetteville's District 6. He was first elected in 2021 and is serving his first term. 

As a city council member, lowered the city's tax rate to its lowest point in a decade.

As a city council member, helped create "almost 5,000 new jobs in the city of Fayetteville... [brought] major companies into the city... [secured] over $500 million in new investments... [raised] all city employee salaries to at least $15 an hour... [and invested] over $33 million into new affordable housing development."

- As a city council member, lowered the city's tax rate to its lowest point in a decade.
- As a city council member, helped create "almost 5,000 new jobs in the city of Fayetteville... [brought] major companies into the city... [secured] over $500 million in new investments... [raised] all city employee salaries to at least $15 an hour... [and invested] over $33 million into new affordable housing development."

Supports funding for community celebrations, including New Year's Eve, Juneteenth, 4th of July, and Dogwood.

Supports expanding public services and amenities, including parks and recreation.

- Supports funding for community celebrations, including New Year's Eve, Juneteenth, 4th of July, and Dogwood.
- Supports expanding public services and amenities, including parks and recreation.

Supports developing affordable housing to retain youth in Fayetteville.

- Supports developing affordable housing to retain youth in Fayetteville.

As a city council member, approved funding for the installation of license plate readers in District 6 to help law enforcement deter and solve crimes.

As a city council member, established new community watch groups to empower residents in enhancing neighborhood safety.

As a city council member, initiated a "First Responders Walk Through" program to engage with the community and clean up neighborhood "hot spots" to prevent crime.

- As a city council member, approved funding for the installation of license plate readers in District 6 to help law enforcement deter and solve crimes.
- As a city council member, established new community watch groups to empower residents in enhancing neighborhood safety.
- As a city council member, initiated a "First Responders Walk Through" program to engage with the community and clean up neighborhood "hot spots" to prevent crime.

Collaborated with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) to address new paving projects, install new traffic lights, and reduce speed limits at high-accident intersections.

Plans to improve overall infrastructure, including storm water management.

Supports extending an express transit route to the West Fayetteville area to service residents in districts 6, 7, and 8.

Supports expanding transit, airport, railroad, and highway systems to attract developers, companies, and technology to Fayetteville.

- Collaborated with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) to address new paving projects, install new traffic lights, and reduce speed limits at high-accident intersections.
- Plans to improve overall infrastructure, including storm water management.
- Supports extending an express transit route to the West Fayetteville area to service residents in districts 6, 7, and 8.
- Supports expanding transit, airport, railroad, and highway systems to attract developers, companies, and technology to Fayetteville.

As a city council member, supported improving sidewalks around public schools to ensure children have a safe route to and from school.

- As a city council member, supported improving sidewalks around public schools to ensure children have a safe route to and from school.

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As a city council member, created and championed a new supplementary pedestrian plan, which specifically improves sidewalks around all public schools in the district to ensure children have a safe route to and from school.

- 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. 