Cabarrus Commissioner Larry Pittman announces resignation
Published on September 22, 2026
Cabarrus County Commissioner Larry Pittman has announced his resignation, effective September 30, as he prepares to move to eastern North Carolina.
Pittman submitted his resignation letter to County Manager John Eller on Monday night following the Board of Commissioners’ September Regular Meeting.
Pittman took office on Dec. 2, 2024, alongside Board Chair Laura Lindsey. He previously served in the NC House of Representatives from 2011 through December 2022.
“It's been an honor to work with Larry Pittman in a variety of areas, but to serve with him on this board has been a blessing,” Lindsey said. “Larry is one of the most principled men I’ve ever met, and being able to serve with him and learn from him is something that I will always treasure. He has shown me what it truly means to be a public servant.”
The Board of Commissioners will now begin the process of filling Pittman's seat.
Per state statute, the board must take formal action by adopting a resolution to consult with the Cabarrus County Republican Party’s Executive Committee. Pittman's replacement must be from the same party. The committee has 30 days from the September 30 vacancy to recommend a replacement. The 30-day window ends at 5 p.m. on Friday, October 30.
Once the party makes its recommendation, commissioners “shall appoint the person recommended” to fulfill the remainder of the term, which ends in November 2028.
Following the appointment, the board chair and county manager will meet with the appointee to arrange the oath of office.
Lindsey serves on the party’s executive committee and has recused herself from voting on the party’s selection to avoid any conflict of interest.
Following the announcement, fellow board members spoke about Pittman’s service and conviction.
“I suspect all the commissioners will say the same thing: that Larry Pittman is a man of deep faith, conviction, and will not let his ethics or morals be corrupted by anyone or anything,” said Board Vice-Chair Ian Patrick. “I have a deep respect for that. It was my pleasure to serve with a man of such high moral character.”
Even in times of disagreement, Pittman didn’t waver from his beliefs, Commissioner Kenny Wortman said. “I respect that about him, and I wish him all the best in the future.”
Commissioner Jeff Jones also reflected on their time together on the board.
“We didn’t always share the same perspective on matters, but we maintained a respectful relationship and actually became friends,” Jones said. “I appreciate Larry’s commitment to his beliefs and service to our community, and I wish him all the best.
Pittman’s move will bring him closer to his childhood home. He was born in Kinston and raised in New Bern. He attended Mount Olive Junior College (Associate of Science), Atlantic Christian College (Bachelor of Arts in English) and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (Master of Divinity).
He has been married to wife Tammy for 50 years. They raised a daughter and two sons. The couple has seven grandchildren.
Pittman is a retired Presbyterian minister. He pastored six churches and served as company chaplain at Snyder Packaging in Concord for over fourteen years. He currently serves as a supply preacher at Center Grove Church in Midland.