John Coleman is a Problem Solver
ENDORSED by Lioneld Jordan, former Mayor of Fayetteville:
"I first met John Coleman when he became Fayetteville's first Sustainability Director during my last two years as a City Council member.
John continued in that role through my first term as Mayor.
I found John to be hardworking, intelligent and thoughtful.
John is a problem solver, not a problem creator.
That is why I am proud to endorse my friend and former colleague, John Coleman, for Ward 2 City Council!"
Thoughtful Leadership for Fayetteville’s Future
The decisions we make now will shape Fayetteville for years to come. We need effective, practical leadership to plan for the future without losing what makes Fayetteville special.
I’m a professional engineer who served as the City of Fayetteville’s first Sustainability Director. I’ve lived in Ward 2 for 19 years. I’m running to bring people together, make thoughtful long-range decisions, and get real results.
On the City Council, I’ll listen, build consensus, and do the mundane, nerdy policy work it takes to move the needle on housing, sustainability, and employment options. We need leaders who will build coalitions, align funding decisions with our goals, and solve problems.
Why I’m Running
My goal is to listen, build consensus, and make decisions that ensure a stronger Fayetteville for the people who live here and for generations to come.
I’m running because I love Fayetteville and want to put my experience to work for the city my family and I have called home for 19 years.
Fayetteville is changing. I want to help make sure it remains a place where families can afford to live, local businesses can thrive, city services are dependable, and the character of our community is protected.
City government gets more done when leaders listen, work together, and focus on solutions. I’m ready to do that work.
Meet John
Fayetteville Needs an Engineer
I think my engineering background can be really helpful on the City Council. It’s something we’re missing.
I’ve spent my career helping cities, public agencies, and other organizations solve complex problems and make responsible long-term investments.
As Fayetteville’s first Sustainability Director, I helped make our city a national leader in protecting the environment. We established the city’s environmental initiatives and worked across departments to improve operational efficiency, protect natural resources, and strengthen long-range planning.
For the past 14 years, I've worked as a sustainability consultant on new construction projects and developed clean energy projects like solar and battery storage. Today, I’m with Entegrity, an Arkansas-based sustainability engineering and energy services firm. I work with public and private organizations to improve infrastructure, reduce costs, protect resources, and create lasting value for communities.
I earned my civil engineering degree from the University of Arkansas. After getting my professional engineer’s license, I went back to grad school on a City Management fellowship, where I wrote a thesis on Sustainable Development and how cities grow. My first job out of college was doing stormwater infrastructure repair.
My wife, Angie, and I have lived in Ward 2 for 19 years. We’re the proud parents of three children. Our family is active in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
Priorities
Practical solutions for Fayetteville
More Housing Options
Fayetteville needs more housing choices at more price points. I support updating the city’s development code, zoning practices, and long-range plans to allow the housing we need while protecting the character of our neighborhoods.
Fayetteville is set to rewrite its housing and zoning code over the next few years. That’s one reason I’m running for City Council now. I want to bring my background in engineering and sustainability to that work.
Stronger Sustainability
As the city’s first Sustainability Director, I helped make Fayetteville a national leader in protecting the environment. Throughout my career in Sustainability, I’ve worked to find innovative ways to use our resources wisely. On the City Council, I’ll champion trails, public transit, and the protection of our natural areas.
Infrastructure That Works
My career as an engineer and in sustainability has focused on practical projects that improve infrastructure, reduce costs, strengthen resilience, and protect natural resources. My first job out of college was doing stormwater infrastructure repair. For the past 14 years, I’ve worked as a sustainability consultant on new construction projects and developed clean energy projects like solar and battery storage. I’ll bring that same results-focused approach to decisions at City Hall.
A Strong Local Economy
I want Fayetteville to be a place where local businesses, entrepreneurs, and new ideas can thrive. I’ll support policies that strengthen our local economy and expand employment options.
Working Together
I’ll build coalitions and work with other council members to make progress on housing costs, homelessness, protecting our environment, and improving transit. I’ll also learn from other communities facing the same issues, bring their best ideas home, and make them work for Fayetteville.
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