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Tyrone Sutton Jr. studied English at Elizabeth City State University. He also has a master's degree in strategic leadership from North Carolina Wesleyan University and a master's degree in criminal justice from Purdue Global. 

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Tyrone's campaign for county commissioner is his first run for office. 

Tyrone currently works as a detention center director at Juvenile Justice. He has previously worked as a social worker supervisor, social worker, juvenile court counselor, behavior specialist, and residential counselor. 

Wants to increase funding and resources to schools, mental health services, and public health programs.

Supports community and economic development initiatives such as growing small businesses and workforce training programs.

- Wants to increase funding and resources to schools, mental health services, and public health programs.
- Supports community and economic development initiatives such as growing small businesses and workforce training programs.

Economy

Believes in a community-first approach that collaborates with local leaders, increases awareness, and strengthens existing efforts to address challenges.

Plans to prioritize the needs of Greene County and inform residents about changes, opportunities, and available resources.

Plans to advocate for "high-quality education, mentorship, and after-school programs that prepare young people for long-term success."

- Believes in a community-first approach that collaborates with local leaders, increases awareness, and strengthens existing efforts to address challenges.
- Plans to prioritize the needs of Greene County and inform residents about changes, opportunities, and available resources.
- Plans to advocate for "high-quality education, mentorship, and after-school programs that prepare young people for long-term success."

Public Services

Plans to advance infrastructure and quality-of-life initiatives, including housing policies that "promote healthy, thriving communities."

- Plans to advance infrastructure and quality-of-life initiatives, including housing policies that "promote healthy, thriving communities."

Housing & Urban Development

As of January 2, 2026, Tyrone Sutton, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Tyrone Sutton, Jr.

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- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.