Background
Yarber was born in Jackson, Mississippi to George and Deloris Yarber in 1978, and grew up in the city"s Westside Community.
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Education
He attended Forest Hill High School in Jackson. Yarber received a Bachelor of Surgery in Elementary Education from the University of Southern Mississippi and an Master of Surgery in Education Administration and Supervision from Jackson State University.
Career
In April 2014 he was elected as Mayor of Jackson in a special election following the death in office of Chokwe Lumumba. A native of Jackson and experienced city councillor, Yarber is noted for his passion for youth causes, and has been described as "a consensus builder". He has taught school and served as an elementary school principal.
Yarber served as a committee member for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
He has served on the Board of Directors for Relevant Ministries. Yarber has a black belt in ninjutsu.
City Councillor In 2009, Yarber entered city politics, running for the Jackson City Council from Ward 6. He became City Council Vice President in 2011, and President in 2012.
In 2013, Yarber served as Chair of the Budget Committee, and the Education/Youth Ad Hoc Committee.
Mayor Yarber was elected Mayor of Jackson on April 22, 2014, in a runoff election against Chokwe Antar Lumumba, son of deceased former mayor Chokwe Lumumba. Yarber stated that his goals as mayor will be to improve customer service for residents, and to attract new business Yarber also discussed Jackson"s potential for growth as an entertainment hub, and as a "medical corridor".".
