As you know, candidate Paul Taylor is a champion of his community, striving to ensure that the communities of Cumberland County are safe and thriving. Of the main goals, Paul is looking to achieve for the citizens of this county, his most important priority is to focus on safety and cleanliness. In order to understand what changes need to happen, one must first understand what the immediate needs of this community are and what are issues within it as well. Below, we have some statistics to share about our county.

Fayetteville Crime Rates

Did you know that Fayetteville has one of the highest crime rates in America with 45 per one thousand residents? One’s chance of becoming a victim of either a violent crime or one related to property is as high as one in 22. Additionally, more than 86 percent of the communities in North Carolina have a lower crime rate than Fayetteville and according to Neighborhood Scout, it was found to be one of the top 100 most dangerous cities in America.   In addition to violent and property crime rates, Fayetteville has been recognized by the FBI, as an area in which your chances of being a victim of murder, armed robbery, or aggravated assault is one in 100 and your chances of becoming a victim of property crimes such as burglary, larceny. Vehicle theft and arson are as high as one in 29 or 35 per one thousand population.

Why is this Important? 

Ensuring that our citizens aren’t constant victims of crime means that they have the opportunity to raise families in a safe community, thrive, and continue their education. Cutting down on crime allows our community to become an appealing place to raise your family, start your business, or attract tourism. Regardless of the motive, we need to make sure that at its core, Cumberland County citizens are able to live in a clean, safe, and thriving community, everywhere.  Paul Taylor is here to ensure just that. A clean and healthy community starts with cleaning up crime. Paul’s focus on a thriving Cumberland county starts with ensuring that one of the most dangerous places in our state becomes a safer and cleaner place to be. 

Why You Should Elect Paul Taylor

A vote for Paul Taylor is a vote for a few different things, all that are priorities for him and goals that Cumberland County looks to attain. Read below to learn more about the issues that Paul Taylor is focusing on for you. 

Equal Pay and Living Wages for All

One of the most important resources for any community is job access and training. It’s important to make sure that where there are jobs, there are jobs that pay a living wage, ensuring that all who live within our community can thrive and not just get by or even worse, struggle to make ends meet. Electing Paul Taylor means you’re voting for an advocate who will help your family succeed. 

Veteran Reintegration

North Carolina is home to nearly 800,000 veterans and making sure that we are able to reintegrate the men and women who have served is of the highest importance. They’ve served our community, our nation, and it’s time we’ve returned the favor. 

Eliminate Homelessness

Providing affordable housing within our community and cutting homelessness out of Cumberland County is just another facet of how and what a healthy and clean community looks like. Offering support for those suffering from homelessness is needed now more than ever.

Paul Taylor for County Commissioner

The choice is clear as a citizen of Cumberland County, you know just how important the issues at hand are, and having a representative who is dedicated to making a difference within this community means having a cleaner, safer, and healthier environment for all.  Get ready to vote if you’re not already registered here.