Clifton L. Johnson (Mayor of Fayetteville, North Carolina, candidate ...

Clifton Johnson, retired Army major, running for mayor of Fayetteville

Clifton L. Johnson is from Fayetteville, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree from Excelsior College and a graduate degree from Webster University. Clifton is Christian.

Clifton is a retired U.S. Army major. He is also the co-chair of an organization that brings healthy food to Fort Bragg and Cumberland County.

Clifton previously ran for mayor in 2022 but did not win.

Believes Fayetteville needs economic growth through job creation with livable wages.

Plans to change local policy to allow for more development, rather than residential properties, in city limits.

- Believes Fayetteville needs economic growth through job creation with livable wages.
- Plans to change local policy to allow for more development, rather than residential properties, in city limits.

Economy

As of September 15, 2025, Clifton L. Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Believes Fayetteville's housing issues are worsened by a rising population, declining residential construction, and stagnant job growth in low-wage occupations.

Believes Fayetteville's housing issues are worsened by a rising population, declining residential construction, and a lack of jobs.

- Believes Fayetteville's housing issues are worsened by a rising population, declining residential construction, and a lack of jobs.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Supports collaboration with local organizations to develop policies that align with economic and infrastructure objectives.

Wants to craft policies that "match [the city's] economic development and infrastructure goals."

- Wants to craft policies that "match [the city's] economic development and infrastructure goals."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Wants to ensure every child has access to quality education and mentorship.

- Wants to ensure every child has access to quality education and mentorship.

Education

Clifton L. Johnson

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor attends and runs City Council meetings, serving as an important leader for how local laws get set. These laws affect local services, such as Police, City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation.  
- The Mayor in some circumstances may vote to break a tie in council meetings. They do not have veto power.