Deno Hondros was first elected to the Fayetteville City Council in 2022, representing District 9. A lifelong resident of Fayetteville, Deno brings a hands-on, heart-first approach to public service—always working to keep Fayetteville first. His focus is on making our city stronger, safer, and more supportive of families, small businesses, and everyday neighbors.
Deno believes that leadership means doing the right thing, not just the popular thing. He’s committed to transparency, accountability, and making decisions that keep the best interest of Fayetteville front and center. Whether it’s rolling up his sleeves to address infrastructure needs or helping create opportunities for local business owners, he leads with integrity and a deep sense of purpose.
Raised by Greek immigrant parents who came to Fayetteville in search of a better life, Deno learned early on the importance of hard work, service, and faith. He and his two sisters are first-generation Americans, born and raised right here in the city they still call home. His family continues to have deep roots in Fayetteville, with strong community ties and businesses throughout the Sandhills region.
At his home church, Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Deno serves as Parish Council President, following in the footsteps of his father and many church elders who showed him what it means to lead with heart. He’s also served on the church’s long-range planning, bylaws, and Greek Festival committees for many years.
Deno’s professional background includes more than two decades in commercial real estate and over 30 years as a small business owner. He currently serves as a Senior Broker at Franklin Johnson Commercial Real Estate. His deep experience in real estate adds valuable insight to his role on City Council, especially when it comes to attracting business, supporting responsible development, and helping Fayetteville grow in a smart, sustainable way.
Since 2018, Deno has also served in a number of public and community roles, including Chairman of the City’s Storm Water Advisory Board (SWAB), and as a member of the City’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Task Force, the City Council Stormwater Committee, the City SPIRIT Committee, the Murchison Choice Planning Committee, and the Salvation Army Board of Directors. Within the Longleaf Pines Board of Realtors, he’s contributed through the Legislative, DEI, and Political Action Committees.
Deno is a proud graduate of Terry Sanford High School and Fayetteville Technical Community College. He and his wife Liza, a small business owner and member of the Fayetteville Regional Airport Commission, are raising their son James with the same values of faith, family, and community that have shaped their lives.
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Transparency in local government is important because it can help build public trust, reduce corruption, and improve government operations. It also helps citizens understand how their tax money is being spent, what services the government is providing, and how officials are working to improve the community.
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