Advisory Boards
The purpose of an Advisory Board is to assist the Town Council in making effective decisions concerning local projects and issues, which will improve the quality of life in our community.
The purpose of an Advisory Board is to assist the Town Council in making effective decisions concerning local projects and issues, which will improve the quality of life in our community.
The Selma Town Council encourages its citizens to participate in Town Government by serving on a Town of Selma Advisory Board. If you have an interest in volunteering to serve our community and would like to be appointed to a Committee, Board, Commission, please call 919-965-9841 ext.1001 for more information, please complete a brief application of interest form. Currently there are vacancies on the following Advisory Board, Committees:
Contact Town of Selma
114 N. Raiford Street
Selma, NC 27576
Phone: 919-965-9841
Fax: 919-965-4637
The Appearance Commission meets monthly to discuss the promotion and implementation of programs for the beautification of the Town; make studies of visual characteristics and problems of the Town; and prepare general and specific plans for the improved appearance of the Town.
Member | Appointed | Term Expires |
Chair Pauline Brown | 01-14-14 | 11-01-22 |
Catherine Gutierrez | 11-01-14 | 11-01-20 |
Jackie Lacy | 05-14-13 | 11-01-20 |
Johnny Wheeler | 03-12-13 | 11-01-20 |
Sherrie Simms | 10-09-12 | 11-01-20 |
Wendy Holmes | 11-14-17 | 11-01-20 |
Vacant | ||
Vacant | ||
Vacant |
The Board of Adjustment meets as necessary to hear and rule on interpretations of the Development Ordinance. The Board also hears appeals of administrative actions and requests for variances for dimension standards of the Development Ordinance. The Board conducts its meetings in a quasi-judicial manner. Sworn testimony is heard and facts presented to the Board in which they render their decision.
Member | Appointed | Term Expires |
Chair Jennifer Edwards (ETJ) | 11/1/16 | 11/01/20 |
Amy West Whitley | 11/01/16 | 11/01/21 |
Roger Diegele | 11/01/16 | 11/01/21 |
Jennifer Edwards (ETJ) | 11/01/16 | 11/01/20 |
William Overby | 08/14/18 | 11/01/21 |
Larry Capps (ETJ) | 01/08/19 | 11/01/22 |
Ron Freeman (ETJ) | 04/01/19 | 11/01/22 |
Vacant | 04/01/19 | 11/01/22 |
Appointed by the Selma Town Council, the Historic Properties Commission is working hard to preserve the history and character of our community by carrying out the duties outlined in Section 17-1642 of the Selma Municipal Code.
Members | Appointed | Term Expiration |
(Chair) Edward Pettiford | 08/13/2019 | 11/01/2022 |
Rich Nixon | 10/24/2019 | 11/01/2022 |
Catherine Gutierrez | 06/14/2011 | 11/01/2020 |
Allyson Caison | 06/11/2019 | 11/01/2022 |
Johnny Wheeler | 09/08/2015 | 11/01/2021 |
Vacant | ||
Vacant | ||
Vacant | ||
Vacant |
Selma is fortunate to have three (3) locally designated * historic districts that are on the National Register of Historic Places as follows:
Downtown Selma Historic District;
Richard B. Harrison; and
Historic preservation encourages reinvestment in neighborhood’s and the central business district. Please see our Historic District Map.
If you are considering purchasing, renovating/remodeling a building or opening/expanding a business within the historic district, please contact the Planning and Development Department staff. We will be glad to meet with you and discuss historic preservation efforts in our community, applicable preservation guidelines on our Historic Properties page.
* for more information about local designation click here!
The Library Board shall serve as an advisory board for the Library and the Town of Selma. The Board shall serve as a liaison between the Library, Town Manager, Town Council, and citizens of the community. The Board shall consult with and advise the Library, Town Manager, and Town Council in matters affecting library policies, programs, and related issues. Board members shall not be exempt from adhering to the rules and regulations of the library and should not expect special privileges.
Member | Appointed | Term Expires |
Rudd Ridinger (ETJ)??? | 03/12/13 | 11/1/18 |
Calvin Morrison | 04/08/14 | 11/01/22 |
Pam Guthrie | 03/10/20 | 11/01/22 |
Terrie Hewett Privette | 03/10/20 | 11/01/22 |
Ron Hester | 04/14/20 | 11/01/22 |
Ruthie Strickland??? | 11/10/15 | 11/01/18 |
Sherry Simms??? | 05/09/17 | 11/01/19 |
Vacant | ||
Vacant | ||
Jacqueline Lacy – Ex-Officio | (Appointed as a Non-Voting Representative 10/12/10) |
The Selma Tourism Committee in partnership with the Johnston County Visitor’s Bureau is responsible for development of marketing strategies for Selma. The Tourism Committee’s funds are derived from the 2% occupancy tax at each of the hotel/motel establishments in the Town of Selma and are governed by the Johnston County Visitor’s Bureau.
The meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8:30 am at the Jernigan Building, 112 E. Anderson Street, Selma. The meetings are open to the public. If you wish to speak in front of the committee, please email the chairperson, Melissa Dooley, at mdooley@selma-nc.com.
Member | Appointed | Term Expires |
Donna Bailey-Taylor, JCVB | Permanent | Permanent |
Chair Melissa Dooley | 6-12-18 | 11-1-21 |
Dina Flowers, SDP | 11-10-15 | 11-01-21 |
Albert Kensak, Treasury Antiques | 10-09-12 | 11-01-22 |
Donna Reid, Reid’s Country Sampler | 11-10-15 | 11-01-22 |
Marcia Woodall, DeWayne’s | 04-12-11 | 11-01-21 |
Logan Boykin, Selma Jewelry | 01-14-20 | 11-01-23 |
Jeffery K. Hamilton, Rudy Theatre | 11-08-16 | 11-01-20 |
Vacant | ||
Vacant | ||
Town Manager, Steven Hicks??? | Permanent | Permanent |
Mayor: Cheryl Oliver | 12/01/12 | Ex-Officio |
The Planning Board meets once a month to discuss the present conditions and the probable future development of the Town. Board members review all redevelopment plans and proposals and make recommendations to Council and also prepare subdivision regulations regarding the subdivision of land within the Town and submit it to Council for their consideration and review.
Member |
Appointed | Term Expires |
Chair Jennifer Edwards (ETJ) | 11/1/16 | 11/01/21 |
Amy West Whitley | 11/1/16 | 11/01/21 |
Todd Holmes | 09/19/18 | 11/01/21 |
William Overby | 08/14/18 | 11/01/21 |
Ron Freeman (ETJ) | 04/01/19 | 11/01/22 |
Donnie Parker | 12/10/19 | 11/01/22 |
Vacant (ETJ) |
The Planning Board may:
The Planning Board may adopt rules and regulations governing its procedures and operations not inconsistent with provisions of this chapter.
The Recreation Committee meets monthly for the purpose of making recommendations on the establishment of rules and regulations concerning the conduct, management and operations of the Town’s recreation areas and facilities consider grants, donations, and properties offered for recreational purposes, and promotes a system of recreation for the community.
Applications to serve on the committee are available at Selma Town Hall or by clicking here for a printable version. For more information on serving, please call 975-1411. In order to serve on the board, you must reside within the Selma town limits.
Member | Appointed | Term Expires |
Molly Stone-Sapir | 11-08-16 | 11-01-19 |
Travis Holder | 12-09-12 | 11-01-18 |
Deatha Kirkland | 11-12-13 | 11-01-16 |
James Lassiter | 3-11-08 | 11-1-17 |
Cortney Moore | 12-08-09 | 11-01-18 |
John Marion Radford, Jr. | 11-01-14 | 11-01-17 |
Marjory T.H.W. Regan | 11-01-14 | 11-01-17 |
Brack Wilson Park