11-05-2025
Andrews named president of N.C. Mayors Association
GREENVILLE — Broadway Mayor Donald Andrews is next president of the N.C. Mayors Association.
His selection was announced last week during the organization's annual business meeting as a part of the N.C. League of Municipalities' CityVision annual conference.
At the meeting, Andrews pledged to work to across varying layers of government to ensure cities and towns have a seat at the table.
'By working together, we can ensure that the unique needs and priorities of our cities and towns are heard and addressed at every level of government,' he told his fellow mayors. 'Through our relationships with our colleagues serving in Raleigh, we will continue to provide a unified voice for our residents, communities and regions. The friendships and collaboration formed here are the foundation for innovative solutions and collective progress.'
Andrews replaces Parmele Mayor Jerry McCrary in the position, and thanked him for his dedication in connecting mayors to one another and for creating an environment where all mayors feel welcomed.
Burgaw Mayor Olivia Dawson was chosen as the association's vice president. The only new member selected to the board of directors is Granite Quarry Mayor Brittany Barnhardt.
The N.C. Mayors Association is an affiliate organization of the North Carolina League of Municipalities formed specifically to offer opportunities for mayors across the state to network, improve the understanding of municipal government and work to make their communities better together.
