Courtney Banks-McLaughlin

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Council Member District 8

Courtney Banks-McLaughlin
Council Member District 8
433 Hay Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 433-1992

Courtney Banks-McLaughlin was elected in November 2019 by the residents of District 8 and now serves in her 3^rd term on the Fayetteville City Council. Courtney hails from Detroit, Michigan and chose Fayetteville as her home in 2009.

She is a graduate of Denby Technical High School and Arkansas Baptist College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. Courtney earned her Master of Arts in Human Resource Management from Webster University in 2008.

Courtney understands the challenges Fayetteville will face as it continues to grow and become more urbanized. She welcomes the opportunity to create an environment that allows our children, families, and businesses the opportunity to thrive. She believes we must work together as a community and city to delve into the root causes that threaten the health and safety of our community. Most importantly, Courtney believes we must strive to attract jobs that allow more residents to enjoy a better quality of life.

She has demonstrated her zeal and commitment to our community as a small business owner and as an advocate for veterans and their families, along with her community involvement with groups that serve our elderly, homeless and youth.

Volunteerism is one of Courtney’s favorite hobbies along with traveling, kayaking and hiking. Her eagerness and drive to help the community resulted in her running for City Council in 2019. She is a leader in the community and advocate for the citizens of Fayetteville. She is reliable in addressing her constituents’ needs and regularly attending neighborhood watch meetings. Mrs. Banks-McLaughlin also serves on many committees for the city of Fayetteville, as her goal is to promote a better community and attain knowledgeable information on community affairs. The following committees she serves on are the Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation, Cumberland County People of Disability, Stormwater, Military RULAC, Fayetteville-Cumberland Liaison Committee, and is the Vice Chair for the Homeless Advisory Committee.

Courtney is married to Melvin McLaughlin, an 82nd Airborne Division disabled veteran, and is the proud mother of five children and one grandchild. Being a wife and mother is a valuable gift to Courtney that she treasures dearly. She’s a strong backbone for her family, motivating them to excel and creating an amiable home environment. Courtney understands the importance of leading by example. She instills values and the need in servicing the community to her children. The McLaughlin family are members of Lewis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. She is a member of the NAACP, an active member of Order of Eastern Star and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc Fayetteville Alumnae Chapter.

Courtney currently serves as a Girl Scouts Troop Leader for Troop 1954 and as an Assistant Coach for 12U girls basketball team. Courtney is a positive role model, who understands the dedication in molding future leaders by investing in our youth and adolescent future.

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