Tony Yarber

Honorable Tony T. Yarber

Synopsis

Tony T. Yarber was born on March 17, 1978, in Jackson, Mississippi. Yarber is a product of Jackson Public Schools, the University of Southern Mississippi (bachelors), and Jackson State University (masters). He is a pastor, educator, author, and transformational leader that has committed his life to public service. In 2009, Yarber became City Councilman for Ward 6 in the city of Jackson. In April of 2014, Yarber became the youngest mayor elected in the capital city of Mississippi. He is married to Rosalind Neal Yarber and the father of three amazing children: Carmen, Cameron, and Toni Michelle.

Early Life

Born to George and Deloris Yarber, Tony T. Yarber was raised in subdivision #2 in the Westside community of Jackson. With the support of his parents, Yarber graduated Forest Hill High School and successfully completed studies at the University of Southern Mississippi. Feeding his passion to teach and empower, Yarber found work in the public school system while completing his master’s degree from Jackson State University.

Servant Leader

Throughout Mayor Yarber’s life, he has been tauted as a servant leader. After the completion of his master’s degree, Yarber advanced his career in the school system and became a principal. In 2009, Yarber’s career in education, progressive mindset, and leadership ability helped him become the city councilman for Ward 6. Starting a church in his ward, Yarber took a holistic vantage point towards making his community better. Through his advocacy in the community, Yarber was able to celebrate progressive successes as the ward 6 councilman. In April of 2014, Yarber – the pastor, educator, author, and transformational leader – was elected the youngest mayor to ever be elected in the city of Jackson, Mississippi.

Mayor of Jackson

Yarber took over the Mayor’s seat in April of 2014. Mayor Yarber is an education mayor striving to deliver a better Jackson for the generations to come. With the launching of his, “I Need You To Make It” Youth Initiative, Yarber has pinpointed programming that affects our youth in a three key areas: character building, health awareness, and educational aptitude. His passion for early childhood literacy is clearly shown through programs such as Project Reads – which focuses on cultivating literacy skills throughout the city’s early childcare facilities. As Mayor of Jackson, He continues to push the priorities of public saf