Scott Newsome
SC
Hanahan native, former flight operations director and helicopter pilot, with about 30 years in local government, public safety and public works leadership. Priorities include limiting executive sessions, easing traffic and funding core services.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Worked early in his career in aerospace as a flight operations director and commercial helicopter pilot, then spent almost 30 years in local government, public safety and public works leadership roles.
October 21, 2026
Source: postandcourier.com
Was named South Carolina's Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team Representative of the Year, a volunteer aviation-safety role, while directing fleet management and air operations for the Charleston Police Department.
January 25, 2021
Source: postandcourier.com
Was appointed to a three-year term on Ford Motor Company's 24-member Police Advisory Board while serving as director of Charleston police and city fleet operations.
February 29, 2012
Source: postandcourier.com
Past race Scott Newsome ran in:
- City Council Member At-Large · November 3, 2026 · Hanahan city, South Carolina