Larry is originally from Miami, Florida. He earned his bachelor's degree in theology and philosophy from Shaw University. He lives with his wife, Deborah in Fayetteville.

Larry is a general manager. He works at the City of Fayetteville, where he managed a $1.5 million project building a facility from the ground up. He previously served two terms on the Fayetteville City Council.

Larry is the senior pastor and founder of Heal the Land Outreach Ministries. Larry served in the U.S. military for 20 years.

Larry O. Wright, Sr. is a former Fayetteville City Council member. He was first elected in 2013 and served two terms.

Larry previously served as a Fayetteville City Council member. He served two terms from 2013 to 2022.

For Candidate Larry O. Wright, Sr. on Issue economy: Supports economic development projects that create jobs with living wages, emphasizes workforce training to compete in technology, and aims to make the city an attractive destination for families and professionals.

Supports economic development through projects that create living wage jobs, workforce training, and making the city attractive for families and professionals.

- Supports economic development through projects that create living wage jobs, workforce training, and making the city attractive for families and professionals.

Economy

As of January 2, 2026, Larry O. Wright, Sr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

For Candidate Larry O. Wright, Sr. on Issue public-safety:  
Supports allocating an adequate portion of the budget to police and firefighters to reduce crime and ensure community safety.

Supports allocating an adequate portion of the budget to police and firefighters.

For Candidate Larry O. Wright, Sr. on Issue public-safety:  
Aims to reduce violent crime in the city.

Aims to reduce violent crime in the city.

- Supports allocating an adequate portion of the budget to police and firefighters.
- Aims to reduce violent crime in the city.

Public Safety

Supports improving stormwater infrastructure and assisting families affected by Hurricane Matthew.

- Supports improving stormwater infrastructure and assisting families affected by Hurricane Matthew.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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