Tony Yarber

Tony Yarber
52nd Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi
In office
April 24, 2014 – July 3, 2017
Preceded byCharles Tillman (Interim Mayor)
Succeeded byChokwe Antar Lumumba
Personal details
Born (1978-03-17) March 17, 1978 (age 46)
Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Southern Mississippi
Jackson State University
OccupationPastor
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.[1] 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".[2] He was succeeded as Mayor of Jackson by his predecessor's son Chokwe Antar Lumumba on July 3, 2017.[3]

  1. ^ Barnes, Dustin (April 22, 2014). "Yarber New Jackson Mayor". Clarion-Ledger.
  2. ^ Lucas, Sherry (April 20, 2014). "Mayoral Race: Personal Profile of Tony Yarber". Clarion-Ledger.
  3. ^ "Chokwe Antar Lumumba sworn in as Jackson mayor". 3 July 2017.