[1] Robertson had previously served in the Fayetteville City Council for eight years (four terms).

[2] In April 2013, incumbent Fayetteville Mayor Tony Chavonne announced that he would not seek re-election after four consecutive terms in office.

[3] He narrowly defeated his opponent, city councilwoman and real estate agent Val Applewhite, in the mayoral election on November 5, 2013.

[2] Voter turnout was more than 20%, which was considered high for an off-year Fayetteville municipal election.

[5] He was defeated for reelection that November by Mayor Pro Tem Mitch Colvin.