George G. Cleveland
George Grant Cleveland (born May 9, 1939), is a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. He has represented the 14th District (including constituents in eastern Onslow County) since 2005. He is a 25-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
George Cleveland | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 14th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Keith Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Grant Cleveland May 9, 1939 Scranton, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Nancy Leatherman Cleveland |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Jacksonville, North Carolina |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland, College Park (BS) |
He currently resides in Jacksonville, North Carolina, where he has lived for over 25 years. In 2012, Cleveland generated controversy when he stated that the state of North Carolina has "no one in the state of North Carolina living in extreme poverty" during a debate in the House regarding preschool funding. In a conflicting statement, the non-profit group Action for Children in North Carolina cited statistics claiming one in ten North Carolina children live in extreme poverty.