Meet Cindy Edwards

Councilwoman Cindy Edwards

Councilwoman with 25 Years of Business Leadership

Cindy’s leadership has been trusted by over 750 organizations across 18 states during her 25 years in business. She brings business sense and a growth mindset to her role on city council, helping to lead our city forward strategically and responsibly.

Making an Impact for our Future

During her first term on city council, she has helped to shape policies and move important initiatives forward:

  • Championed the future One City Center Multipurpose Complex.
  • Fostering partnerships for the YMCA Aquatic Center & One Place Child Advocacy Center.
  • Helped hire a new city manager and city attorney.
  • Supported Downtown improvements & redevelopment goals.
  • Advocated for long-overdue pay adjustments to address a workforce crisis. Attrition is down, applications are up, and a diverse, highly-qualified workforce is serving our city.
  • Served on the Transportation Advisory Committee, Civic Affairs, and the Eastern Carolina Council of Governments (ECC).
  • Represented Jacksonville as a Military Host Community at both North Carolina and National Association of Defense Communities Summits.
  • Supported changes to the city’s development code to begin reducing regulatory redundancies and complexities.
  • Supported the development of a housing policy and fund to begin to address housing instability and the lack of low-to-moderate income units available.

A Citizen Who Serves

Cindy Edwards doesn’t just talk — she delivers. Her service in Jacksonville and Onslow County includes multiple boards, committees, and advisories over more than a decade. She’s built a reputation for integrity, inspiring consensus, and implementing positive change. 

Cindy and her husband, Greg, have called Jacksonville their home of choice since 1993.  Together they have two adult children.  She and Greg have been active members of River of Life Church in Jacksonville for 31 years.

Leadership Experience

Cindy’s leadership and service include building teams, promoting collaboration, and facilitating community and cultural engagement.  She values diversity in collaborative efforts and works to include voices from various ages, heritages, communities and experiences. Her ability to build a sense of community and purpose has been instrumental in her local leadership efforts.  Cindy is proud to continue to serve alongside others in Jacksonville and Onslow County.

  •  Councilwoman for the City of Jacksonville

  • Executive Board Member for Eastern Carolina Council of Governments

  • Division 1 & 2 Director for Women in Municipal Government

  • Transportation Advisory Committee Member

  • Local Military Affairs Committee (MAC) Member

  • Onslow Civic Affairs Member

  • 25 Years of Business Leadership

  • Former Teacher

  • Past Member, Onslow Board of Adjustment

  • Past Chair, Board of Directors, Chamber of Commerce

  • Past Chair, Board of Directors, Council for the Arts

  • Past Chair, Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Chamber Business Diversity Council & Steering Committee

  • Past Chairman, Small Business Committee

  • Past Committee Chair, Onslow Republican Women’s Club

  • 2018 Jacksonville-Onslow Woman of the Year

  • 2016 Woman Changing the World Award Recipient

Edwards with other Members of the North Carolina delegation to the National Defense Community Summit.

 Edwards with other Members of the North Carolina delegation to the National Defense Community Summit.

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