Tony Gurley
Tony Gurley | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Wake County Board of Commissioners | |
| In office 2006–2010 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Bryan |
| Succeeded by | Paul Coble |
| Member of the Wake County Board of Commissioners from the 3rd District | |
| In office 2002–2014 | |
| Succeeded by | Jessica Holmes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 3, 1956 McDowell County, North Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Robin Gurley |
| Residence | Raleigh, North Carolina |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
Tony Gurley (born April 3, 1956) is an American businessman and political figure from North Carolina, currently serving as chief operating officer for the Office of State Budget and Management. He served on the Wake County Board of Commissioners from his election in 2002 until he resigned in 2014 to take the state position. Gurley served as vice-chairman of the board of commissioners in 2005 and as chairman in 2006–2007, and 2010.
By education, Gurley is both a pharmacist and attorney. He is a member of the North Carolina Republican Party. In 2011, Gurley filed paperwork to run for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina in 2012, but was subsequently defeated by Dan Forest in the Republican primary.