Steve Burnette

- Town council members serve as the governing body of the town, along with the mayor. 
- The town council members make policy decisions for the town, including creating ordinances, policies, and making agreements with other governments. 
- The town council can amend and revise town policies, as well as approve or reject the town budget. 
- The town council is also in charge of the appointment of advisory boards, commissions, task forces, committees, the town manager, and the town attorney. 
- Members of the town council are elected to staggered 4 year terms. 

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Housing & Urban Development

North Carolina

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Town Council Member

Walter Ley

Buket Urgen

Town Of Tarboro, NC

Steve is currently a member of the Tarboro Town Council, representing Ward 3. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term.

Opposed the budget's reduced pay increase for town employees.

Opposed the approved budget's reduced pay increase for town employees.

As of September 3, 2025, Steve Burnette did not have a website or any information online.