Steve TysonSteve Tyson

Steve Tyson is a proud native of Craven County, and except for his time on active duty in the Army, he has lived here his entire life. Steve currently serves as the N.C. Representative for District 3 and is the Deputy Majority Leader. Steve serves as Chairman of the Appropriations, Transportation Committee and the Transportation Committee, Vice Chairman of the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Committee and the Appropriations Committee, and he serves as Member of the Energy and Public Utilities Committee, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House, and the House Select Committee on Helene Recovery. Steve was elected and served 12 years as a Craven County Commissioner with two terms as Chairman. During his tenure, the County built a new jail, Creekside Elementary School, a new water treatment plant, and converted the old jail into a modern Emergency Center. Despite these much-needed capital expenditures (over $100 million), when he left office, Craven County had the 17th lowest property tax rate among the 100 Counties in N.C. Steve is a proud veteran, the father of a veteran, and the son of a WWII POW. He understands the importance of our military , and the challenges of our military families. He will be a strong advocate for our active duty service men and women, our Veterans, Cherry Point Marine Air Station as well as the Fleet Readiness Center. Steve has been a licensed General Contractor, a licensed Real Estate Broker, and a small business owner for over 35 years. He understands the challenges of not only our active small business community but also our larger industries. While on the County Board of Commission he helped oversee the complete restructure of the Craven County Economic Development Department.