Meet Patti

Person and dog on a boat with a handwritten sign that says "fallytime" hanging from the top of the boat's T-top.
A woman with dark hair and blue eyes smiling at the camera, wearing a blue top and silver jewelry. Patti Hewett
A group of nine people sitting around a dining table in a restaurant with a water view during sunset, enjoying drinks and food.

I am a Brunswick County native who, after spending several years living in the Piedmont of North Carolina, returned home with a deeper appreciation for community and local values. I was raised in a family of farmers and commercial fisherman — two proud, hard-working traditions that taught me firsthand the importance of protecting our land and waters here in our beautiful county. From an early age, my mother instilled in me a core-belief that we are strongest when we work together. This lesson continues to guide my commitment to supporting our communities and building a better future for all.

Why I’m Running

Brunswick County deserves steady, thoughtful leadership that puts citizens first. Our County is growing fast. Growth brings opportunity — but without careful planning, it also brings higher taxes, crowded schools, traffic, flooding, and strained services.

I’m running for County Commissioner because I believe growth should strengthen our communities, not overwhelm them. I want to protect what makes Brunswick County special — our land, our water, and our way of life— while making sure growth is smart, accountable and fair to the people who already live here.

……. the importance of protecting our land and waters here in our beautiful county. ”

— Patti Hewett

Community Leadership and Service

  • 30 Years of Public Service with Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office

  • Capital Campaign for Lower Cape Fear Lifecare of Brunswick - Volunteer 2008-2012

  • Brunswick County Sheriff’s Tidings of Joy Program - Founder

  • Brunswick County Sheriff’s Charity Foundation- Founder/Board Member

  • Brunswick County GOP Executive Committee - Board Member

  • Shallotte Junior Women’s Club

  • Shallotte Women’s Club

  • Camp United Methodist Church Shallotte, NC - Member