Meet Holly Raby Candidate for Mayor of New Bern

Holly Raby is from Chicago, Illinois. He has a bachelor's degree in biblical studies from the University of Mount Olive and a Master of Theological Studies from Regent University School of Divinity. He is married to his wife. They raised four sons and have 11 grandchildren together. Holly is a Senior Pastor at a church in New Bern, where he has been since 1999.

Holly previously worked as a contractor at Cherry Point and as a Federal Civil Service worker. He also served for twenty years as a U.S. Marine.

Holly Raby (Mayor of New Bern, North Carolina, candidate 2025 ...

Holly Raby's campaign for Mayor of New Bern is her first entry into politics. 

Believes New Bern's housing is growing, but economic and corporate development is stagnant.

Wants to see corporate development that preserves the city's nature and qualities while allowing families and businesses to thrive.

- Believes New Bern's housing is growing, but economic and corporate development is stagnant.
- Wants to see corporate development that preserves the city's nature and qualities while allowing families and businesses to thrive.

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As of July 31, 2025, Holly Raby’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Housing & Urban Development

Supports a collaborative approach to reducing violent crime, involving law enforcement, faith-based leaders, mental health services, and local business owners.

Supports a collaborative approach to reducing violent crime, involving police, religious leaders, mental health services, and local business owners.

- Supports a collaborative approach to reducing violent crime, involving police, religious leaders, mental health services, and local business owners.

Public Safety

Plans to address the city's drainage issues, which have not been prioritized for repair.

- Plans to address the city's drainage issues, which have not been prioritized for repair.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

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Meet Gregory Fahy Candidate for Mayor of New Bern

Gregory Ryan Fahy is from New Bern. He attended Saint Paul's Education Center for his schooling K-8th and New Bern High School. He has an associate's degree in computer programming and computer networking from Wake Technical Community College and an associate's degree in horticulture from Lenoir Community College. He attends has three daughters.

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Gregory Ryan Fahy’s campaign for New Bern Mayor is his first entry into politics. 

Plans to create city revenue without increasing taxes on property owners or interfering with the private market.

- Plans to create city revenue without increasing taxes on property owners or interfering with the private market.

Plans to pay off city debt and start a savings account for future projects.

- Plans to pay off city debt and start a savings account for future projects.

As of July 31, 2025, Gregory Ryan Fahy did not have a website or any information online.

Gregory Ryan Fahy

Jeffrey Odham is from New Bern, North Carolina. He is married to his wife, Jeannie. They have a son together and attend New Life Church. 

Jeffrey is a regional manager at Glidden Paint Company. He joined the company in 1997 as an hourly sales associate. In 2002, he and his wife started a tanning salon known as Sunless Expressions, which they sold after the birth of their son.

Jeffrey T. Odham (Mayor of New Bern, North Carolina, candidate ...

Jeffrey is currently the mayor of New Bern. He was elected in 2022. He previously served as Alderman of the Sixth Ward from 2013 to 2022.

Volunteers as the city representative for the Craven 100 Alliance, which is responsible for bringing and expanding industries locally.

As mayor, volunteers as the city representative for the Craven 100 Alliance, which is responsible for bringing and expanding industries locally.

Advocates for "fiscal responsibility and smart growth," which he says leads to "a high quality of life and one of the lowest tax rates in the region."

- As mayor, volunteers as the city representative for the Craven 100 Alliance, which is responsible for bringing and expanding industries locally.
- Advocates for "fiscal responsibility and smart growth," which he says leads to "a high quality of life and one of the lowest tax rates in the region."
- Opposes tax increases.

As mayor, worked to attract record crowds to Footloose on the Neuse, led efforts to build a new fishing pier, and helped bring the Southpaws Baseball Team to Kafer Park.

As mayor, worked to attract crowds to Footloose on the Neuse, led efforts to build a new fishing pier, and helped bring the Southpaws Baseball Team to Kafer Park.

- As mayor, worked to attract crowds to Footloose on the Neuse, led efforts to build a new fishing pier, and helped bring the Southpaws Baseball Team to Kafer Park.

As of July 31, 2025, Jeffrey Odham’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to continue providing more resources to the police department.

As mayor, provided more resources to the police department.

- As mayor, provided more resources to the police department.

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Scott is from New Bern, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in communication from North Carolina State University.

Scott Andrews (Mayor of New Bern, North Carolina, candidate 2025 ...

Scott is the Marketing Director at Zannis Plastic Surgery and Rinnova Spa & Wellness Center. He also owns and operates his own marketing company, Viral Vox Marketing. He previously worked as the Marketing Director at Raleigh Brewing Company from 2018 to 2022. Earlier in his career, he worked as a News Producer, Public Affairs Officer, and lead sales officer. He co-founded New Bern's first food delivery service, Table Takeout, which grew to deliver for over 100 restaurants in three cities before being sold. 

Scott's campaign for New Bern Mayor is his first entry into politics. 

As of July 31, 2025, Scott Andrews’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor attends and runs City Council meetings, serving as an important leader for how local laws get set. These laws affect local services, such as Police, City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation.  
- The Mayor in some circumstances may vote to break a tie in council meetings. They do not have veto power.