Fayetteville Next Advisory Commission

Get ready to jingle all the way to Fayetteville's Next most festive event of the season! Dust off your most hilariously hideous holiday attire and join us for an evening of fun and frolic at our Ugly Sweater Social with live music by DJ Ricoveli, delicious foods, games galore, and access to Segra's Holiday Lights! Whether you're vying for the title of "Ugliest Sweater" or just there for the good vibes, this is one holiday party you won't want to miss. Gather your friends and family and join us for a night of festive fun at Segra Stadium! 

• Segra Stadium, 460 Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC
• Tuesday, December 16, 2025
• 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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• Fayetteville Next Advisory Commission will continue to uphold city councils' strategic goal IV: Make Fayetteville a desirable place to live work and recreate for the next generation.
• Reach the target audience of 19-39 within the Fayetteville community
• Perpetuate the strategies and goals of events and outreach to maximize exposure of Fayetteville’s assets and attributes to provoke engagement from our targeted audience.

Composition of Members

The City Council shall appoint twenty-five (25) members representing a diverse cross-section of the community. Members must reside within the City of Fayetteville and be between the ages of twenty-three and thirty-nine. Appointments after the initial appointments shall be for a period of two years. The initial term limits will be determined by the City Council based on recommendations of the Mayor and the Appointment Committee. Each initial appointment shall be eligible for an additional two-year term but shall not be re-eligible for reappointment thereafter without at least one year intervening between appointments, per City Council Policy # 110.2. A four - person Executive Advisory Board - defined as a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Director of Programs - will be created with a City Council Member and staff member as liaisons.

Frequency of Meetings

Monthly

The Fayetteville NEXT Advisory Commission will carry out the following responsibilities:

• Advise the City on economic development and social matters as well as potential actions affecting young adult City residents.
• Help develop specific initiatives focused on attracting and keeping young adult residents in the city.
• Innovate, execute and sustain diverse and inclusive network connections for young adult residents.
• Connect young adults to engagement opportunities with the larger Fayetteville community.
• Assist in the dissemination of current and accurate information about the Fayetteville community.
• Provide and encourage leadership development for young adult residents of the city.
• Create mentorships and serve as role models for Fayetteville youths.
• Actively participate in group discussion--listen, ask questions, share experiences, give feedback and introduce ideas.
• Use digital tools and people power to spread information, create awareness, boost attendance and otherwise increase engagement with the City of Fayetteville.
• Contribute individually and lead, manage or participate in group projects.
• Obtain sponsorships (if needed).
• Removals from the Fayetteville NEXT Advisory Commission will be in accordance with City Council Policy # 110.1.