Frank Emory

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Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county.

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Frank Emory is from Lenoir County, North Carolina. He and his wife, Phoebe Jones Emory, live in Tuckahoe Township. They have three sons and seven grandchildren.

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Frank is a licensed general contractor, real estate agent, and high school teacher. He also previously worked as a minister. 

Frank is currently a Jones County Commissioner. He was first elected as a Jones County Commissioner in 2002.

Prioritizes fiscal conservatism to ensure taxpayer dollars enhance the county's value.

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