I recently made a public endorsement in a local political race for a candidate that I have known for nearly 40 years.  That endorsement must have really struck a nerve with my friend’s opponent.  After reading her response, I actually had to go back and read my letter of endorsement.  The hateful tone that she […]

As I sit here and ponder an opinion I read the other day in the Chattanoogan endorsing my opponent, I ask myself as to whether endorsements help, or do they hurt?  Then I thought, well I have an opinion, as most people do, so why not endorse myself with my opinion, especially since I am […]

I spend the overwhelming part of my day shuttling young adults to and from Chattanooga State. These are students of East Ridge and recent high school graduates. Some are grown up adults. I also run groups of teenagers, neighbors, and friends to and from downtown several times weekly. That’s where all the fun stuff is […]

 For decades politics in East Ridge has been one of the most talked about subjects in the city. Everyone has their own thoughts and ideas as to who is best to run the government. Some say I have known “Bob” for 30 years and find he is a great man and would be a great […]

I have known Brian Williams since childhood and grew up with him throughout high school and we remain friends today. I unequivocally support Brian for Mayor of East Ridge, TN. Brian will bring East Ridge balanced leadership, transparency in government, experience and will ensure East Ridge is the forefront of community and state growth. Brian […]

There are several things that Ms. Helton would like to see improved within District 30, which includes East Hamilton County, areas of Chattanooga, East Ridge, East Brainerd, Apison, and Collegedale. These are very serious issues such as health care, vocational education and good-paying jobs and keeping our taxes low. The two issues I’m supporting Ms. […]

For the past several months, the Democratic Party has reached a tipping point.  “Their Resistance” is to oppose anything and everything Republicans are doing to deliver a stronger economy and better economic opportunities for all Americans.  Yet, I find it very interesting that the public outcry we are seeing from the Democrats on a national […]

Last Friday I was invited to talk about the upcoming East Ridge Municipal Election with David Tulis on his NoogaRadio program. Click here to watch the 30 minute interview. David has invited me back on October 16 for an extended, one hour, in depth discussion of the race for City Council, Mayor and Court Clerk. David and […]

Open Letter to ALL East Ridge Election 2018 Candidates   To those candidates asking for our votes this fall, you should publicly address your understanding of the Industrial Development Board’s decision on a resolution to amend the Exit 1 LLC  contract made with East Ridge in 2014. Now Exit 1 LLC, the developers of Jordan […]

We got big troubles now, citizens. The cops and the firefighters are into it, big time, over political endorsements, unions, “real police” and for lack of a better phrase, “who is speaking for who?” I may have this wrong but here is my understanding of this mess. Local 735 of the International Brotherhood of Police […]

If you run for office, you’re essentially applying for a job. And voters are your hiring managers. So if you want the job and you believe you’ve got what it takes to do it well, why would you skip the interview?   That’s why when I decided to run to be the next State Representative […]

It’s 50 days until the election and so far I have yet to see a scheduled debate or forum between any candidates running for state or local government. There is some vast underlying belief that if you feel you have a strong base and strong name recognition that you can skip debates or a forum.  […]

The city is in the throes of another election season and it is getting very tense at the council meetings. The citizens in East Ridge deserve elected officials that know how to handle communications from citizens without blowing a gasket! Let’s not forget that some of the council members have a negative attitude toward certain […]