Salette Andrews
for New Hanover
County Commission 2026
Hello, neighbor!
My name is Salette Andrews and I serve on the Wilmington City Council. I’m running to be your next New Hanover County Commissioner because I want to leave a livable community to our children and grandchildren.
I’m a public servant, veteran, and small business owner, and I know that we need to take care of one another and stand up for what we believe in. It’s time we give our families clean drinking water and hold polluters accountable. It’s time we ensure that our young people and our seniors feel safe in their homes and on our streets. And it’s time we ensure a variety of housing options, because that attracts employers to our community, and promotes economic prosperity.
If I haven't met you yet, I hope to meet you soon, and I thank you for your support.
My Story
I am a military veteran, small business owner, community volunteer, and Wilmington City Councilmember. I am dedicated to helping New Hanover County residents live in a safe, sustainable, affordable, and prosperous community.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Arizona, I received a commission as an officer in the United States Air Force, where I served as an Air Traffic Control Officer. I later earned a Master of Science degree from Mercer University School of Engineering and spent the bulk of m career as a technical communicator in the aerospace, semiconductor, and medical software industries. Since 2015, I have run a successful estate jewelry business.
In my volunteer life, I have served as a court-appointed special advocate (Guardian ad Litem), advocating for children involved in the court system in Wayne County, NC. I have volunteered with several animal rescue organizations. I was an elected councilmember in Arizona. I'm a member of the League of Women Voters of the Lower Cape Fear, Cape Fear River Watch, the Cape Fear Sierra Club, Cape Fear Housing Coalition, and the Women's Impact Network of New Hanover County.
I am married to my best friend, David Andrews, and together, we have three grown children, Virginia, Damon, and Sabrina, and four grandchildren, Orion, Max, Mariana, and Booth. My son Jesse, who served in the Army in Iraq, died in 2007 at the age of 22.
My husband and I share our home with our two rescued pit bulls, Rico and Stella.
I serve on the following Wilmington City Council Committees: Naming Facilities, Lower Cape Fear River Program Advisory Committee, Appointments to Boards, Commissions, & Committees and the Evaluation Committee. I also serve on the Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority Board (WAVE Transit), Women in Municipal Government, North Carolina League of Municipalities, Women in Municipal Government, National League of Cities (NLC), Energy, Environment and Natural Resources (EENR) Committee, NLC, Wilmington Downtown Business Alliance, and Elevate Every Child (formerly the New Hanover County Schools Turnaround Task Force), and the Early Childhood Opportunities and Community Connections Subcommittees.