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Matthew Yarbrough advises political campaigns, serves as chief of staff to two Georgia lawmakers and provides aid to the Gwinnett legislative delegation.
For Matthew Yarbrough, piecing together a career under the Gold Dome is about a persistent passion for politics. It’s definitely not about permanence.
“If you are looking to actually work in the state legislature, just know that the institution isn’t designed for your employment,” Yarbrough told Project Q. “That’s the least accessible part of working in local politics. It’s hard to financially sustain yourself.”
State House representatives earn about $17,000 a year. That means little to no discretionary income to hire staff, Yarbrough said.