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Salette Andrews
DEMOCRAT
Salette Andrews is running for New Hanover County Commissioner, Democratic Primary.
Personal background
Salette Andrews has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and a master’s degree from Mercer University School of Engineering. She lives in Wilmington with her husband, David, and has three grown children and four grandchildren.
Professional background
Salette currently runs an estate jewelry business. Previously, she has worked as a technical communicator in the aerospace, semiconductor, and medical software industries. Salette served in the United States Air Force as an Air Traffic Control Officer.
Political background
Salette Andrews currently serves as a member of the Wilmington City Council. She was first elected in 2023. She was previously served as an elected council member in Arizona.
Economy
As of January 2, 2026, Salette Andrews’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Public Services
Supports expanded access to early voting and free transportation to polling places.
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Housing & Urban Development
Supports expanding housing options by developing smartly, partnering with nonprofits and private sectors, and ensuring land use policies align with real affordability goals.
Believes the County's withdrawal from mapping service capacity and coordinating providers hampers nonprofits and agencies' ability to meet demand.
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Public Safety
Supports affordable housing and expanded access to social services.
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Believes infrastructure, including roads, stormwater systems, and utilities, is strained from rapid growth and deferred maintenance.
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Energy & the Environment
Supports holding polluters accountable, strengthening environmental regulations, and enforcing environmental laws.
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