04/12/2022
To my Williamson County Friends, early voting for our county primary starts tomorrow. As many already know, I am not running for re-election to the commission. I can't begin to tell you how much i enjoyed serving this county and representing my friends and neighbors to the best of my ability. Over the last 4 years, we have raised teacher pay 4 times, funded a new animal control center, approved the construction of many new needed schools and approved the funding for the Page Middle/High expansion, Centennial football turf, walking paths for Trinity Elementary and many other important priorities for our families. More importantly, we worked with our State Reps to hopefully get a more fair State education funding model that has left our county with a nearly $40 million dollar funding shortage that then Governor Bredesen left us with for every year. As this county continues to grow, the challenges will never stop. This is why we need to elect good people to keep this county moving forward the best way possible.
This past year the county went through it's 10 year redistricting and a lot of District 4 and 12 had to shift. So please verify your new voting district by clicking on this link and enter your address. It will give you voting locations and validate your voting district https://web.go-vote-tn.elections.tn.gov/options
I would like to share with you my recommendations for District 4 and 12 Commission and School Board. These folks are the most constructive, prepared and well equipped to continue the hard word required to represent Williamson County
District 4 County Commission
Gregg Lawrence - Williamson County Commission - District 4 & Pete Stresser
I have had the honor and privilege to work Gregg for the last 4 years. There is no more principled individual on the commission. His heart for service and to this community is unquestioned and he will continue to be an advocate District 4 needs. He has already served this county for going on 8 years and look forward to his continued leadership.
Pete is a successful CEO and education advocate. He has raised his family here in Franklin for many years with several children who attend WCS. He will continue to help support and build this county in a constructive and positive manor.
District 4 School Board
Josh Brown, Williamson County School Board, District 4
I have known Josh for several years. When the school board seat was vacated, I spent 2 months talking to about 12 candidates who were interested in the vacant seat. With the issues of mask mandates and curriculum at fever pitch, being able to find someone with the ability to navigate the turbulent times ahead was essential. Josh has served with a constructive conservative voice and has proven his ability to lead at every board meeting. He will continue to be that leader and deliver what we have been missing from our school board member in District 4
District 12 County Commission
Steve Smith For Commissioner
Steve has worked hard for this county and severed as vice chair for the commission as well as represented the commission on the budget committee. He has worked in most every committee and understands the challenges this county faces. We need his continued leadership and as you for your support for Steve for re-election
Brian Clifford for Williamson County Commissioner District 12
Brian works as the Director of Parks and Conservation for the State of Tennessee. He travels the entire state and probably has the best view of what Tennessee is and is growing to be. He also has an extensive Legal background which only adds to his understanding of process and details required when making decisions for our county
District 12 School Board
Elect Drason Beasley, District 12 Williamson County School Board
Drason manages the Juvenile Justice Department for Williamson County. He was raised here in Middle TN and has deep ties to the community. He has made it his life’s mission to serve the youth of this county and wants to empower the families in this county when it comes to the education of your children. Over the last 2 years, there were no easy answers as to how best to move forward with teaching our children while keeping our students and teachers safe. I feel the decisions that were made neglected the mental and social health of our kids. We have issues to address with our curriculum and restore the partnership with out families and our teachers. There are many groups trying to create division and our children deserve more than chaos. Drason and Josh will help bring accountability and trust back to our school system
In closing, I know people grow tired of politics. But part of that is due to folks creating chaos to cloud judgement with emotion. If this county is to continue to be a leader for success as we have enjoyed over the last 20 years, we need constant constructive leadership. For district 4 and 12, I ask that you vote for these leaders. Please reach out to your friends, families and neighbors to encourage them to get out to vote starting tomorrow. Once we get these folks through the primary, we need your continued support for the general election in May.
Please reach out to me or any of these candidates if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your time and consideration and again, please support these great folks.
