George G. Cleveland
George Cleveland | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 14th district | |
| In office January 1, 2005 – January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Keith Williams |
| Succeeded by | Wyatt Gable |
| 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) |
George Grant Cleveland (born May 9, 1939), is a former Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. He represented the 14th District (including constituents in eastern Onslow County) from 2005 to 2025. He is a 25-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
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.