Mayor Jeffrey Odham

Mayor Jeffrey Odham This is the official page for elected official, Mayor Jeffrey T. Odham Jeffrey is the son of B.T. and Joan Odham and a lifelong resident of New Bern.

Jeffrey Odham was elected to serve as Alderman of the Sixth Ward in November of 2013. He married New Bern native Jeannie Haye Odham in June 2002. They have one son, Gavin Jeffrey. On August 15, 2022, Jeffrey was sworn into office as Mayor for the City of New Bern. Mayor Odham is a graduate of both New Bern High School & Craven Community College, where he earned an Associate of Applied Science in B

usiness Administration - Marketing & Retailing. Mayor Odham joined Glidden Paint Company in 1997 where he has spent his entire professional career (Glidden is now part of PPG Industries). Throughout his tenure, Jeffrey has held numerous positions in both sales and operations. Currently, he is a Division Manager for NC, SC and parts of GA. In 2002, Jeffrey & his wife became local entrepreneurs when they started a tanning salon known as Sunless Expressions, LLC. Mayor Odham ran his campaign based on the platform of bringing financial accountability and commercial growth to New Bern. He was quoted as saying, "I will bring a common sense, business-minded approach to City Hall. It's time for elected officials to look past the next election cycle and do what is right for the long-term health of New Bern."

05/26/2026

This has been a concern expressed by many boaters. Thank you for your patience and enjoy this much improved amenity!

Today is more than a day off, vacations at the beach, and grilling out. It’s about remembering those who gave the ultima...
05/25/2026

Today is more than a day off, vacations at the beach, and grilling out. It’s about remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms.

Since becoming an elected official, and especially since taking office as Mayor, I’ve dedicated a tremendous amount of t...
05/21/2026

Since becoming an elected official, and especially since taking office as Mayor, I’ve dedicated a tremendous amount of time and energy to educating our community and clearing up misinformation. Open communication has always been important to me.

I remember a few years ago, I conducted a survey about a topic and some critics immediately dismissed the results, claiming it was biased because people who follow my page are likely my supporters. That simply isn’t true. I value input from all residents and seize those opportunities for constructive dialogue.

Every decision I make, every vote I cast, and every comment or reply I share is done with careful thought and consideration. Sometimes people read into things or make assumptions because they don’t have the full context. That’s understandable, but I want to be very clear; my goal is always to do what’s best for our city and to communicate those decisions as openly and honestly as possible.

I will continue working hard to keep our community informed and engaged.

05/19/2026

As our flags fly at half-staff at the Sheriff's Office and Courthouse we remember Nikki’s life, her service, and the legacy she leaves behind. She will be deeply missed, but she will never be forgotten.

Please continue to keep Sergeant Koonce’s family, friends, and fellow deputies in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you for your service Fredy! 🌈City of New Bern, NC Police Department
05/19/2026

Thank you for your service Fredy! 🌈

City of New Bern, NC Police Department

Someone asked me today if I ever get tired of being the mayor. I told them that there are certainly times where the job ...
05/14/2026

Someone asked me today if I ever get tired of being the mayor. I told them that there are certainly times where the job is frustrating, but then I opened up the mail and read this letter. It reminded me of why I do it. Even this 7th grader recognizes my record of not voting for tax increases 😉

Thank you for the note Paxton!

Thank you City of New Bern, NC Police Department personnel!
05/12/2026

Thank you City of New Bern, NC Police Department personnel!

I wish all moms in our community a very special Mother's Day today. You play a unique role and forever hold a special pl...
05/10/2026

I wish all moms in our community a very special Mother's Day today. You play a unique role and forever hold a special place in our lives. Life is not possible without you!

We are just as tired as you are with the “washboard” aka Simmons Street. The board authorized a resolution that was sent...
05/09/2026

We are just as tired as you are with the “washboard” aka Simmons Street. The board authorized a resolution that was sent to North Carolina Department of Transportation encouraging them to expedite the repaving that was planned for last year.

Thank you to Greater New Bern Prays for hosting the annual National Day of Prayer within our city. It was my honor to re...
05/08/2026

Thank you to Greater New Bern Prays for hosting the annual National Day of Prayer within our city. It was my honor to read Governor Josh Stein’s proclamation which commemorates the annual event.

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Pollock Street
New Bern, NC
28560

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