Mario Benavente
Former Fayetteville City Council Member; Candidate for Mayor of Fayetteville (2025)
Mario Benavente is a 2-two term Fayetteville City Councilman, and Criminal Defense Attorney at Rand & Gregory PA. A graduate of EE Smith High School, Mario went on to earn his undergraduate degree in Peace, War and Defense from UNC Chapel Hill, and his Juris Doctor from NC Central University School of Law. During his time on City Council, public safety has been his top priority and he successfully ushered in an Office of Community Safety in Fayetteville to address those issues with a public health approach.
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Feb. 15, 2026
Show #197 - The Road to County Commissioner: Mario Benavente Talks Priorities and Progress
Welcome to Carolina Cabinet, the region’s only homegrown conservative talk radio show, where we bring you the smartest hour of radio each week. Hosted by Peter Pappas and co-hosted by Laura Musler, this episode dives into pressing national and local issues with special guest Mario Benavente, former Fayetteville City Councilman and current candidate for Cumberland County Commissioner. Join us as we unpack the week’s headlines—from controversial comparisons in national politics to the challenge...
Guest: Mario Benavente