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Judy Justice is from Swansboro, North Carolina. She has a master's degree in school administration. She moved back to New Hanover County in 2016.

Judy is a retired educator. She worked in public schools for over 30 years, where she served as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, and principal.

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Judy is currently a member of the New Hanover School Board. She was first elected in 2018. Previously, she ran for the North Carolina State House, but did not win. 

Supports collecting impact fees from developers if the North Carolina Legislature changes state law to allow it.

Believes the current tax rate is insufficient to support New Hanover’s population growth and maintain quality of life.

Supports stronger regional partnerships with Pender and Brunswick counties, especially on public transportation and cross-county public-private initiatives.

Wants to increase partnership between the county and the City of Wilmington.

- Supports collecting impact fees from developers if the North Carolina Legislature changes state law to allow it.
- Believes the current tax rate is insufficient to support New Hanover’s population growth and maintain quality of life.
- Supports stronger regional partnerships with Pender and Brunswick counties, especially on public transportation and cross-county public-private initiatives.
- Wants to increase partnership between the county and the City of Wilmington.

Economy

Believes in properly funding public schools by utilizing available resources and addressing the lack of financial support from local and state officials.

Supports fully funding public schools by using available resources and addressing funding gaps at the local and state levels.

Believes the county commission should review and address concerns about quality and safety related to Novant Health’s takeover of New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Wants New Hanover's $1.3 billion endowment to be more transparent and "responsive to [the county's] needs."

- Supports fully funding public schools by using available resources and addressing funding gaps at the local and state levels.
- Believes the county commission should review and address concerns about quality and safety related to Novant Health’s takeover of New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
- Wants New Hanover's $1.3 billion endowment to be more transparent and "responsive to [the county's] needs."

Public Services

Supports providing funding for affordable housing initiatives and other social services.

- Supports providing funding for affordable housing initiatives and other social services.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports programs like Port City United to address poverty and decrease crime and violence.

- Supports programs like Port City United to address poverty and decrease crime and violence.

Public Safety

Believes overdevelopment is a major issue in the county and opposes approving new projects when infrastructure and public services cannot support the growth.

- Believes overdevelopment is a major issue in the county and opposes approving new projects when infrastructure and public services cannot support the growth.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of January 2, 2026, Judy Justice’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Judy Justice

Plans to re-establish the EDI committee to promote equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in New Hanover County schools, while seeking financial resources to support these initiatives without diverting funds from other programs.

Supports targeted redistricting and effective magnet programs to create economically integrated schools, and advocates for using hospital funds and countywide bonds to alleviate school overcrowding.

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