Qualifications with a Commitment to Service

Milltrene Brodie-Newell brings a lifelong dedication to community empowerment and service grounded in her lived history, professional education, and sustained community advocacy. As one of the first African American students to integrate Louisburg High School, she demonstrated early courage and civic awareness that  has shaped her commitment to fairness and access.

Brodie-Newell holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Fayetteville State University and a Master’s degree as a Resource Specialist from Appalachian State University, and has dutifully served Franklin County for more than 25 years as an educator, community advocate, group home-owner and operator.

This dedicated candidate's record reflects steady, hands-on leadership across housing, education, and behavioral health initiatives, equipping her to deliver practical, people-centered results and responsible countywide representation.

As  community organizer, change agent, and leader, you can expect Milltrene's commitment to:

• Expanding access to affordable housing;

• Strengthening homeowner assistance programs;

• Restoring transparent and accountable leadership;

• Supporting fully funded public schools;

• Improving access to behavioral health services;

• Expanding after-school community programs;

• Advocating for a public community swimming pool; and

• Creating entrepreneurial opportunities for small business owners.

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