D.J. Haire

Council member D.J. Haire is a native of Fayetteville and product of the Cumberland County school system.

Council member Haire has served 11 terms on the Fayetteville City Council, including serving as Mayor Pro Tem from 2012 to 2013.

He is a second generation family-owned real estate business owner of 40 years and a supporter of the local business community.

Council member Haire has been active in the community and served on several local, state and federal boards, including: As chair of the City of Fayetteville’s Policy and Construction committees; North Carolina Child Advocacy Committee; National League of Cities Advisory Council; National League of Cities Community Development Committee; Chairman of Seabrook Hills/Broadell Community Watch; Member of the North Carolina Notaries Association; Life Member of the NAACP; voted the Best Of Fayetteville’s “Most Respected Politician;” recipient of the North Carolina “Old North State Award;” recipient of North Carolina Order of The Long Leaf Pine Award; Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; and a member of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc., Cape Fear Chapter.

He helped lead the following past initiatives: Pedestrian electronic push button cross walk @ Murchison Road & Fayetteville State University and Cliffdale & Reilly Roads; City of Fayetteville federal lobbyist; Hire Fayetteville First and the signal light at Bragg Boulevard & Ames Street.

Council member Haire graduated from North Carolina A & T State University, Bethel Bible College, Destiny Bible College and received his North Carolina Notary Certification from Fayetteville Technical Community College.