June 24. Gov. Josh Stein will induct former Mayor and NC Sen. Jeff Tarte into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for a lifelong career in public service.
According to The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society website, the award honors “persons who have made significant contributions to the state and their communities through their exemplary service and exceptional accomplishments.” It is the state’s highest award for public service.
Tarte will receive the award June 30 at Central Piedmont Community College.
Background
Jeff Tarte
Tarte served in the North Carolina Senate from the 41st district from 2013 to 2019; and as mayor of Cornelius for three terms. He also ran for NC Auditor in 2024.
Tarte’s credo: “Being respectful of people who have different points of view and have other ideologies and then collaborate to solve problems.”
Congratulations Sen. Tarte! I have always respected your tact and diplomacy in dealing with the wide range of people you encounter.
Posted by Vince Winegardner | June 24, 2025, 12:40 pmCongrats and certainly well-deserved Jeff!
Posted by Chris Cooke | June 24, 2025, 3:08 pmIt is awesome to see Jeff recognized for his outstanding public service.
Posted by Vince Watkins | June 24, 2025, 4:47 pm