Larry Yarborough
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Representative Lawrence "Larry" Yarborough, Jr. | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
| Assumed office 2015 | |
| Preceded by | W.A. "Winkie" Wilkins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 26, 1962 Pass Christian, Mississippi |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Dr. Kimberly Yarborough |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Roxboro, North Carolina |
| Alma mater | Tulane University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Lawrence Emile Yarborough, Jr. (born February 26, 1962) is a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's 2nd House district, including constituents in Granville County and Person County . A businessman from Roxboro, North Carolina, Yarborough was elected to his first term in the state House of Representatives in 2014.[1]
Tenure
Yarborough, a former Person County Commissioner, defeated Democrat Ray Jeffers in the 2014 November general election.[2] Yarborough serves on eight North Carolina House Select Committees including Agriculture, Alcoholic Beverage Control, Appropriations, Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources, Commerce and Job Development, Environment, Health, and Transportation. He is also a member of the Environmental Review Commission.[3]
Legislative work
Committee appointments
In January 2015, Rep. Yarborough was appointed to serve on the following standing House Committees: Agriculture, Vice-Chairman; Alcoholic Beverage Control; Appropriations; Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources; Commerce and Job Development; Environment; Health; and Transportation.
In November 2015, Rep, Yarborough was appointed to serve on the Environmental Review Commission. He was also appointed to serve as an advisory member on the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on General Government and Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee.[3]
References
- ^ "Lawrence Yarborough, Jr.'s Biography - The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. 1962-02-26. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
- ^ "Larry Yarborough". Ballotpedia.org. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
- ^ a b "North Carolina General Assembly - Representative Larry Yarborough (Rep) Committee Assignments (2015-2016 Session)". Ncleg.net. Retrieved 2016-02-16.