Efrain de la Cruz

Criminal Justice / Public Safety Public safety is the mainstay of my campaign to run for mayor of Fayetteville. Of course, I believe everyone is innocent until proven guilty; however, I also believe the accused need to be exonerated through proper investigative authorities not committees. Criminal Justice / Public Safety There are no easy solutions, but I strongly believe that petty crimes, property damage, and murders can be significantly curtailed by allowing our Fayetteville police officers to do their job and enforce the law. When you let the people openly and without consequence break the law by rioting, looting, and dangerously ignoring and violating local traffic laws, we create an environment of lawlessness. Now, I’m not advocating those police interactions are needed for every minor traffic infraction, but what we are currently witnessing in our city is violent and dangerous to the public. Criminal Justice / Public Safety As your mayor, I would strongly recommend replacing the Chief of Police with a Chief who will allow police officers to enforce the laws within their jurisdiction. Government Reform My pledge to the people is an accountable, civil, and efficient form of governance. My priorities of work are safety and security, economic development, infrastructure improvements, and the reduction of property taxes.