Tony Yarber
Tony Yarber | |
|---|---|
| 52nd Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi | |
| In office April 24, 2014 – July 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Tillman (Interim Mayor) |
| Succeeded by | Chokwe Antar Lumumba |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 17, 1978 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Southern Mississippi Jackson State University |
| Occupation | Pastor Elementary school principal |
Tony Yarber (born April 16, 1978) is an American pastor, educator and politician in Jackson, Mississippi. He was elected as Mayor of Jackson in April 2014 from special election following the death in office of Chokwe Lumumba. A native of Jackson and experienced city councilor, Yarber is noted for his passion for youth causes, and has been described as "a consensus builder". He was succeeded as Mayor of Jackson by his predecessor's son Chokwe Antar Lumumba on July 3, 2017.