Betty Milligan

Fayetteville, N.C. City Council Representative (1st District)
In office
1997–2001
Preceded by| Jim Smith
Succeeded by| James Keefe
Served under Mayors
Leader| J.L. Dawkins
Leader| Milo McBryde
Personal details
Born|

Betty L. Shoemake

(1946-03-04) March 4, 1946 (age 78)
Watauga County, North Carolina, U.S.
Political party| Republican Party (United States)
Education| Methodist University
Profession| Public School Teacher

Betty Shoemake Milligan (born March 4, 1946) is a former member of the Fayetteville, North Carolina City Council representing the 1st District, and member of the Republican Party (United States).

## Contents

* 1 Early life and education
* 1.1 Political Career
* 2 Election Results
* 3 References
* 4 External links

### Early life and education[edit]

Milligan grew up in Boone, North Carolina, and graduated with honors from Methodist College in 1975.[1]

#### Political Career[edit]

She was first elected to the Fayetteville, North Carolina City Council in 1997, and was subsequently reelected for a second term in 1999. As a city councilwoman, Milligan led an unsuccessful attempt to change the council's terms from two to four years. "...[Milligan] believed in the four-year staggered terms, long-range planning, and she felt the Council needed four years to work for the City and the people."[2] She also inquired about the possibility of building a parking deck in downtown Fayetteville,_North_Carolina|Fayetteville. It was ultimately decided that it would not be economically feasible.[3] She is most remembered for her 1998 revival of the large flower pots scattered throughout downtown Fayetteville. “With a little creativity, the pots could really have potential... I think if we get them looking pretty, and blooming, people will realize we have something really valuable.”[4] She also worked to preserve the historical Cross Creek Cemetery Number One. " In 2001...then-City Councilwoman Betty Milligan toured the grounds noting significant damage. Milligan called for security fencing to protect the sacred property."[5] At the conclusion of her second term, she "expressed... [her] appreciation and thanks for having been elected to serve the citizens of Fayetteville.[6]

In 2014, Milligan endorsed Thom Tillis for U.S. Senate. She criticized Senator Kay Hagan, and called for replacing her with a conservative republican.[7]

### Election Results[edit]

Milligan ran for city council twice, defeating then incumbent councilman Jim Smith in 1997[8], and winning reelection in 1999 by defeating Chris Dempster[9]. She did not run for a third term, and was succeeded by James K. Keefe.[10]

## References[edit]

1. ↑ "Methodist College TODAY" (PDF). 28 (3). August 3, 1987: 10–11. `{{cite journal}}`: Cite journal requires `|journal=` (help)
2. ↑ "1999 Meeting Minutes". Council Meetings Minutes Archive. City of Fayetteville.
3. ↑ "1998 Meeting Minutes". Council Meetings Minutes Archive. City of Fayetteville.
4. ↑ Pitts, Myron B. (Nov 26, 2018). "'Hurley pots' ex-mayor's downtown legacy". Fayetteville Observer.
5. ↑ Thompson, Jeff. "A Cemetery Is One of Fayetteville's Historic Landmarks". upandcomingweekly.com.
6. ↑ "111901 Regular 7 PM". Council Meetings Minutes Archive. City of Fayetteville.
7. ↑ Milligan, Betty. "Voters Should Give Thom Tillis a Try". www.thepilot.com. The Pilot.
8. ↑ "1997 Meeting Minutes". Council Meetings Minutes Archive. City of Fayetteville.
9. ↑ "1999 Meeting Minutes". Council Meetings Minutes Archive. City of Fayetteville.
10. ↑ "120301". Council Meetings Minutes Archive. City of Fayetteville.

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