NC Senator resigns, states family life as the reason why

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Tuesday morning, North Carolina State Senate District 2 member and Senate Majority Whip, Jim Perry , announced his resignation effective today.

Late last year, Perry decided not to run for re-election. Perry said it was an honor to serve for three terms, and wanted to fulfill his duties through the end of the legislative short session. He said that some events in his family life made him step back and want to spend time with his family.

“I’d like to think we moved the ball on some things with technology, with the aviation sector. Some of it centered out at the Global Transpark, I like to think we helped out military with FRCEast and the partnerships.” said Perry.

Perry added that he wanted to make room for the nominee who will finish Perry’s term, hoping that nominee will be Bob Brinson of Craven County.

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