J.L. Dawkins

J.L. Dawkins
Mayor of Fayetteville, North Carolina
In office
1987  May 30, 2000
Preceded byBill Hurley
Succeeded byMilo McBryde
Personal details
Born(1935-11-25)November 25, 1935
Cumberland County, North Carolina
DiedMay 30, 2000(2000-05-30) (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.