Larry Potts
Larry Potts | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 81st district | |
| Assumed office 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Rayne Brown |
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| Born | September 14, 1948 Lexington, North Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Carolyn |
| Children | three |
| Alma mater | Davidson County Community College |
Larry W. Potts (born September 14, 1948) is an American politician. He was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2016. A Republican, he serves the 81st district.[1][2] He previously served on the board of Davidson County Social Services. He also previously served as Chairman of the NC Social Services Commission prior to taking his seat in the NC General Assembly. In 2018 he was appointed by the Speaker of the House as Chairman of the Health Committee, DHHS Appropriations Committee and Vice-Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. Prior to being elected to the NC General Assembly he served almost 21 years as a Davidson County Commissioner-serving 9 terms as Chairman. Rep Potts has served on the Executive Board of Directors for WFBH-Lexington Medical Center as well as 24 years on the Davidson County Economic Development Commission and positions on various boards and commissions. In January 2020 Rep Potts was awarded the Legislator of the Year Award from the National MS Society.
Honors
In 2018, Potts was listed as a Champion of the Family in the NC Values Coalition Scorecard.[3]