Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. Nonprofit executive Hal Cato: He already signaled his interest in running and said he'll make a decision early in 2022. [18][19], During his mayoralty, Ogles criticized Tennessee Governor Bill Lee for not restricting local school boards' ability to implement mask mandates in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, calling for the state legislature to pass legislation to support his proposition in a special session. Wanczak donated $500 to herself. [7] The election was an uncommon victory over an incumbent, with the last case being in 1991. The Smith family of Haury & Smith Contractors donated $2,000. Alderman Scott Speedy not seeking reelection: Franklin Alderman Scott Speedy isn't seeking reelection after one term. [16], Strickland placed a focus on contracts going to minority and female contractors. A McKinney resident since 1963, Franklin and his wife, Tanya, raised four children in the community. Their opposing stances on abortion could shape the race", "Andy Ogles talks abortion, Jan. 6, economy in 1-on-1 interview", "Rep. Andy Ogles, who represents the Nashville district involved in deadly school shooting, posted a gun-toting family photo for Christmas", "Yes, US Rep Whose District Covers Covenant School Took Christmas Photo of Family Holding Guns", "What did Congressman Andy Ogles do with nearly $25,000 meant for child burial garden? NASHVILLE, Tenn. Andy Ogles, a far-right county mayor, won Tennessee's crowded Republican primary on Thursday in a reconfigured congressional district in left-leaning . [25], Ogles seemed to some observers to have gotten off to a strong start in the primary, announcing that he had raised nearly half a million dollars in the campaign's first month. The cozy house was built as a "town home" for the Clouston family to host parties and political gatherings. . He currently serves on the Pollution Control Board and the Opioid Abatement Council for the State of Tennessee. Ward 3 candidate Michelle Sutton raised $12,559. Call us. [1] He also owns and operates Cownie Furs, a store that has been in his family for generations. He succeeded fellow Democrat Preston Daniels. The stories of Congressman Andy Ogles", "Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles didn't want you to see his college transcript! Duringher time as a city leader, she has served as vice mayor and on various boards and committees. [17] These efforts made up part of a larger plan to reduce contract disparity and approach city government in terms of data. [11] He has also been a Club for Growth Foundation fellow. ", "Conservative Republican Ogles wins Nashville US House seat", "Conservative Republican Ogles Wins Nashville US House Seat", "GOP front-runner lies low in open US House race in Nashville", "Tennessee's new 5th congressional district features Trump Republican vs. progressive Democrat", "Democrat Heidi Campbell faces Republican Andy Ogles for Tennessee's 5th District. STATE NEWS SOURCES: Daily Post Athenian - Athens Chattanooga News Chronicle (African-American When early voting for Tennessee's school board elections begins this week, voters in Williamson County, south of Nashville, will see candidates listed on the ballot with party affiliations for the first time. Free viewers are required for some of the attached documents.They can be downloaded by clicking on the icons below. [4] On February 27, NewsChannel 5 published Ogles's transcript, which showed that Ogles took only one economics course at a community college, scoring a C pass, while he passed nine (and failed several other) political science courses at MTSU. Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. [12], Ogles lives on a farm in Culleoka, Tennessee with his wife, Monica, and their three children. The population was 6,097 at the 2010 census. Office. He opposes earmarks. Im in the process of creating a campaign plan, so I look forward to running again. was barred from donating to the University of Tennessee, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Arender leads the team that recently purchased The Factory, one of Franklin's most iconic landmarks. Aldermanic Map. I worked in human trafficking. Huey Long presented himself in such an emphatic matter during his plans of action, causing him to gradually become recognized as a threatening political challenge to Franklin Roosevelt. [3] Having been elected to five terms, Cownie is the longest-serving mayor in Des Moines history. The States United Democracy Center is a nonpartisan organization advancing free, fair, and secure elections. List of mayors of the 50 largest cities in the United States, "Jim Strickland Bio, Career, Education, Age, Family. He has completed Franklin's citizen's government, police and fire academies and is a member of the Downtown Franklin Rotary, Downtown Neighborhood Association board and the Franklin Civil War Historical Commission. A Democrat, [2] he previously served as a member of the Memphis City Council. At-large candidate Gabrielle Hanson raised $10,836.46 this quarter. In a warning ahead of the general election, he said, "Liberals, we're coming for you.". mail Email. RaganSmithis a civil engineering firm in Nashville. Some commissioners and citizens commenting at that meeting accused Ogles of having vetoed the budget largely to bolster his credentials as a fiscal conservative in the upcoming primary; it was noted that his absence from that particular meeting might have been because it conflicted with a campaign event. 0:41. Candidates have until July 22 to withdraw their names. Strickland was born in Mishawaka, Indiana before moving to Memphis, Tennessee. He officially announced today that he will be seeking another term in that leadership role, and that there is great momentum he wants to continue building on. She previouslychaired the advocacy and government affairs committee at Williamson County Association of Realtors and is a member of the Republican Party of Williamson County. Ward 4 candidate Patrick Baggett has raised the most out of all candidates this quarter $16,300. Even after Richard Nixon's "Southern strategy" that sought to convince Southern Democrats to join the Republican party began to move states into the "R" column, Tennessee continued to elect mostly Democrat governors and the state legislature, under the command of the late John Wilder, remained a Democratic stronghold. He eventually withdrew the suit. He filed a defamation suit against TCPAC. To stay updated on Williamson County news, sign up for our newsletter. Mayoral candidates Tim Kelly and Kim White are competing in a runoff election on April 13 for the nonpartisan seat being vacated by . The Moore County News reached out to all four candidates for Metro Moore County Mayor with a seven question survey in order to allow our readers to get to know the prospective mayors ahead of early voting starting on Friday, July 15 and running through Saturday, July 30, 2022. At least three U.S. presidents visited Clouston Hall for get-togethers with friends and colleagues. Alderman Dana McLendon isn't seeking reelection this year, leaving his positionopen to four competitors. He is a soccer coach and serves on the board of directors for the Cougar Athletic Club at Centennial High School. Brownis a co-founder of BrandMETTLE, which conducts market research and creates business strategies for clients. Our running list of potential 2023 Nashville mayoral candidates: 1. Cameron was barred from donating to the University of Tennessee for two years after the university found that he improperly contacted a men's basketball recruit. Dr. Ken Moore, Mayor of Franklin is the 31st Mayor and second physician to head the City of Franklin. Her photographs appear in numerous publications, documentaries and history books. Unless an optional general law or private . Alderman Margaret Martin to retire: Franklin alderman Margaret Martin, who blended leadership with hospitality from her porch, to retire. Ogles has taken strongly conservative positions and been described by media as on the far-right of the political spectrum. At-large candidate Bhavani Muvvala reported raising only $1,000, which he donated to his campaign. As a result, 438 voters who had already cast the wrong ballot were allowed to vote on provisional ballots that were only to be counted if the final margin was narrower than that number. William Kenny, an executive with Kenny Pipe & Supply Inc., pledged $500. [3] Ogles indicated that since his stint at Abolition International overlapped his stint as a reserve deputy, "Maybe I created some of the confusion or maybe it was someone looking to write a story". Lebanon native, Cumberland professor and City Historian Rick Bell announced his candidacy for mayor His re-election as mayor was certified in August 2022. Burger is a 2010 graduate of Leadership Franklin and recently appointed as an Ambassador for Sisters on the Planet by OXFAM America (saving lives by addressing poverty, hunger and injustice). I'm more concerned that Livingston, Tennessee, Mayor Curtis Hayes has also signed a proclamation declaring April "Confederate History Month." Curtis Hayes is Black. "[4] In other comments to WTTN made on February 21, 2023, Ogles said that he does not remember "saying I had an economics degree because I've been quite clear that I studied political science and international relations", while maintaining that he studied political science from "the economic perspective". Linda and Ken both have been active members of Franklin First United Methodist Church where Ken has taught in the Voyager Sunday School Class. Ward 2 candidate Matt Brown raised$13,750 this quarter. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. In the same month, Mayor Moorewas given the Leadership in Regional Thinking and Action Award at the Power of Ten Summit. This new political breed accepts paychecks in Bitcoin. Lioneld was a career employee of the University of Arkansas before being elected . [13] The second budget passed by Strickland included a $5.9 million increase for the Memphis Police Department for recruitment and an additional $6 million for officer overtime. SHEFFIELD A Colbert County commissioner said he's trying to help market property on the Tennessee Valley Authority Muscle Shoals Reservation, which is near the sites of a new Bank Building Community was an area of focus when he co-founded Unite Williamson along with the Reverend Dr. Kenneth Hill in 2017 with a focus on uniting the community through prayer and commitment to bring hope and unity in a time of great need, should it arise. Family: Linda Crowell Moore, wife, five children and six grandchildren. Republican Primary. Only one incumbent is running to retain her seat, leaving newcomers to fill the roles left by city leaders stepping back. He was challenged by former mayor W.W. Herenton and Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer. Jason L. Potts, who is vying for the Ward 3 seat, has lived in Franklin for 15 years. The Pfizer executive, who was appointed by his district county commissioners,received little community buy-in from both conservative and liberal groups. [19] Strickland had previously praised the SCORPION unit for its multiple arrests and asset seizures in an address to the city in January 2022. [52] Nearly $25,000 was raised, and GoFundMe confirmed that Ogles received the money. Two months later, Corker announced that he would retire instead of seeking the 2018 nomination. Chartwell Residential donated $1,000. Select this result to view Anthony Glenn Franklin's phone number, address, and more. Allyson Williams contributed $400. She sits on the art board at Battle Ground Academy and is involved in the African American Heritage Society of Williamson County. James Steven Strickland Jr. (born October 22, 1963 [1]) is an American attorney and politician who is the 64th and current mayor of Memphis, Tennessee, serving since 2016. [5], After being first elected to the City Council in October 2007, Strickland was re-elected in October 2011. By Marta W. Aldrich. Email: bev@aldermanburger.com. [1] [2] Republicans currently hold both of the state's U.S. Senate seats, a majority of Congressional seats, and the state legislature. Ogles set up a GoFundMe to finance a child burial garden in Lincoln's memory, which was to contain a "life-size statue of Jesus watching over the children, benches for families to sit while surrounded by flowers in the special garden" that was to be "a place for Lincoln's new play friends as they wait in Heaven to their families". She previously served on the Finance and Budget Committee, City Beer Board and served as the Citys Vice-Mayor from 2006-2008. Margaret Hagan, theDeputy Administrator for the Williamson County Election Commission, told The Tennessean that Baggett's disclosure form was likely fine since he included the address for the donor. Don Cameron of Cameron Properties contributed $1,500. Here's how past incumbents fared. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Franklin, TN 37067. [52], In 2023, Ogles refused to respond to NewsChannel 5 when its reporters questioned him on the topic, but he later released a statement to The Tennessee Star claiming that the funds raised were used to pay for burials of children of other families. [3][4] The Washington Post described Liberal Studies as "a general education degree typically for those who cannot settle on a major"; NewsChannel 5 gave a similar description. Candidates are required by state law to list the names, addresses and occupations for donations over $100, but are given the OK if they make their "best effort" to obtain the information. In 2018, she launched Build Her A Bridge, a nonprofit that mentors girls in Williamson County. [10] While Ogles claimed he was "heavily involved in the fight against human trafficking", NewsChannel 5 reported that Abolition International's tax records showed that Ogles worked in a part-time position that paid him $4,000 in total. A Democrat,[2] he previously served as a member of the Memphis City Council. Wilkes-Barre City Council on Thursday authorized the sale of this city-owned land at 773 S. Franklin St., the former PanAm Silk Mill property, to Vincent Balint, the owner of Bulldog BBQ in Wilkes .