Carson Smith (politician)

Carson Smith Jr. (born c. 1967) is an American politician who is a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, having been initially elected in 2018. He represents the 16th district. Smith previously served as sheriff of Pender County, North Carolina, from 2002 until 2018.[2][3]

Carson Smith
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 16th district
Assumed office
2019
Preceded byBob Muller
Personal details
Born1966/1967 (age 52–53)[1]
Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceHampstead, North Carolina
ProfessionSheriff

In March 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Smith was appointed as interim Emergency Management Director of Pender County after the sudden resignation of Chuck Tear (who had held the post for three months at the time of his resignation).[4][5] Smith had previously served as Emergency Management Director for the county prior to his first term as sheriff in 2002.[6]

References
  1. Tim Buckland StarNews Staff. "Carson Smith ready to serve Pender, Columbus residents - News - Wilmington Star News - Wilmington, NC". Starnewsonline.com. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  2. Ben Smart (November 6, 2018). "'It is very humbling': Carson Smith, Jr. beats John Johnson to win N.C. House District 16 race". Wect.com. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  3. Wagner, Adam. "Smith, 4-term Pender sheriff, to run for NC House - News - The Daily News - Jacksonville, NC". Jdnews.com. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  4. News, WWAY (March 25, 2020). "Rep. Carson Smith named Pender County interim emergency management director". WWAY TV. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  5. "Carson Smith returns to Pender County Emergency Management, interim post". Pender County Government. March 25, 2020. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  6. Correspondent, Bill Walsh StarNews. "Pender brings back familiar face as COVID-19 looms". Wilmington Star News. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
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