Henry C. Tyson, a Fayetteville native and local businessman, announced his candidacy to seek the open District 2 Seat on the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners. Henry will appear on ballots for the primary election, scheduled for March 5th, with the general election scheduled for November 5th.

“Cumberland County has given me and my family immense opportunity, and it is a place with unlimited potential that is rapidly growing,” Tyson said. “After careful thought, prayer and discussion with my wife, family, and friends, I offer and ask the voters to allow me to serve a bigger role to address the challenges Cumberland County faces and securing a better future for our community. The cost of living, high tax rates, and lack of clean public water in the county are some of the most pressing issues that need to be addressed.”

Tyson, a lifelong Cumberland County Resident, graduated from Campbell University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government. Tyson comes from a long line of family invested in community service.

His grandfather served on The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners from 1958-1970 with the last six years as Chairman of the Board. Henry McMillian Tyson II, his uncle, served on the commission from 1993 until 1997.

Judge John M. Tyson, Henry’s father, currently serves the people of North Carolina on The North Carolina Court of Appeals. In July 2016, the junior Tyson was appointed by past Mayor Nat Robertson and the Fayetteville City Council to serve on the city’s joint sign ordinance review task force, which successfully revised the city’s sign ordinances for the first time in 19 years.

Tyson has served as chairman and vice chairman of the Government Relations Committee for the Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, has served as a past member of the Legislative Action Committee for The Long Leaf Pine Association of Realtors, and a past member of the City of Fayetteville Historic Resources Commission which helps guide the architectural character of Historic Downtown Fayetteville.

Tyson currently serves as a commercial real estate broker and co-owner of Tyson Commercial Real Estate and The Hub Fayetteville located downtown. He is married to Lynnsey Taylor Tyson, and they are expecting their first child, Grady James Tyson, any day now.

“The prospect of becoming a father has made me believe that we must all work hard to do our part to make Cumberland County a better place to live, raise children, and do business. I want to thank our current outgoing Commissioners Jimmy Keefe and Michael Boose for their years of service to the community.”