Keith A. Bates Sr. Council Member District 1 5404 Chesapeake Road Fayetteville, NC 28311 488-6315 kbates05@nc.rr.com

Keith A. Bates, Sr., who represents District 1, is a four-term council member. A life-long resident of Fayetteville, Mr. Bates is a 1977 graduate of Reid Ross High School.

He worked for the Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department before joining the Army. He served 20 years, retiring in November 2003 as a First Sergeant with two combat tours and earning the Bronze Star for service in Afghanistan.

Mr. Bates serves on the Cumberland County Air Quality Stakeholders committee.

He serves on the North Carolina League of Municipalities Board of Directors. Mr. Bates also serves on the National League of Cities University Community Council and the Human Development Committee.

Mr. Bates has served as Co-Chair of the Regional Transportation Study Committee, member of the Capital Improvements Committee, Downtown Parking Committee and Policy Committee.

He has an Associate degree in Management and an Associate degree in Leadership. Mr. Bates anticipates graduating from the University of Phoenix, Fayetteville campus, in May 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management.

Mr. Bates is currently employed as a civilian worker at the 1st Special Warfare Training Group, Fort Bragg as an Operations Specialist.

He is married to the former Margaret Strawn of Fayetteville and has two sons, Keith, Jr. and Dannie, and one grandson. Keith and Maggie are members of Village Baptist Church.