J.L. Dawkins
J.L. Dawkins | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Fayetteville, North Carolina | |
| In office 1987 – May 30, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Hurley |
| Succeeded by | Milo McBryde |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 25, 1935 Cumberland County, North Carolina |
| Died | May 30, 2000 (aged 64) Fayetteville, North Carolina |
J.L. Dawkins (November 25, 1935 – May 30, 2000) was an American politician. Dawkins' served as the Mayor of Fayetteville, North Carolina, from 1987 until 2000, the longest tenure of any mayor in the city's history. He died in office on May 30, 2000.
Dawkins also served on the Fayetteville City Council for the twelve years prior to his election as mayor in 1987.