Courtney Banks-McLaughlin (Mayor of Fayetteville, North Carolina ...

Courtney Banks-McLaughlin earned a bachelor's degree from Arkansas Baptist College in 2006 and a graduate degree from Webster University in 2009. She is married with five children. The family are members of Lewis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.

Council Member Banks-McLaughlin seeks censure of Mayor Colvin ...

Courtney is currently a member of the Fayetteville City Council, representing District 8. She was first elected in 2019 and is currently serving her third term. She ran for the North Carolina House of Representatives in District 42 in 2024 but did not win.

As of September 15, 2025, Courtney Banks-McLaughlin did not have a website or any information online.

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- Wants to help youth through mentorship.

Public Services

Wants to see the city contribute to shelter space and collaborate with the county to address homelessness.

- Wants to see the city contribute to shelter space and collaborate with the county to address homelessness.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports programs that connect youth and community members with law enforcement.

Supports strong law enforcement and community involvement in crime prevention.

- Supports gun control.
- Supports programs that connect youth and community members with law enforcement.
- Supports strong law enforcement and community involvement in crime prevention.

Public Safety

Believes investing in water access, electricity, and transportation will attract high-quality employers and residents.

Wants to improve walkability and expand transit in flood-prone areas.

- Believes investing in water access, electricity, and transportation will attract high-quality employers and residents.
- Wants to improve walkability and expand transit in flood-prone areas.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Courtney Banks-McLaughlin

- 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.