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)[1] Fayetteville, North Carolina |
J.L. Dawkins (November 25, 1935 – May 30, 2000[1]) 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.[2][3] He died in office on May 30, 2000.[1][2]
Dawkins also served on the Fayetteville City Council for the twelve years prior to his election as mayor in 1987.[2]