Fayetteville A&P picks new commissioner

FAYETTEVILLE — The Fayetteville Advertising & Promotions Commission voted Ching Mong, a Fayetteville restauranteur onto the commission during a regularly scheduled meeting Monday.

The vote fills a vacancy left by the resignation by commissioner Brandon Karn of Jamin’ Java. Eight people had applied for the spot.

Executive director Marilyn Heifner said Mong was associated with the Formosa Chinese Restaurant and had served the commission previously, from 2000-2004. She said he also added a different perspective for the group, which is mostly composed of downtown business owners.

The move will have to be ratified by the Fayetteville City Council before the vote is official, she said.