The following question was one of four we asked each of the 10 candidates for mayor of Fayetteville.

What we asked: Several major city projects — including the Mazarick Park Tennis Center and Fire Station No. 4 — were paused due to contractor issues, ultimately leading the city to take legal action. How can the city improve its process for vetting contractors? What steps should be implemented to prevent this from happening again?

Here's how they answered. Responses are unedited and appear exactly as they were submitted to The Fayetteville Observer.

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John Ashford

John Ashford did not respond to the Observer's questionnaire.

Courtney Banks-M

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