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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.
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Yarber stated that his goals as mayor would be to improve customer service for residents and to attract new business. Yarber also discussed
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