County Commission - District 7
Michael Kusch
Michael Kusch
Republican
Tell us about your campaign.
I am Michael Kusch, your current District 7 County Commissioner. I am a graduate from the University of Oklahoma with a BS in Environmental Design and a 39 year resident of Rutherford County and married to Stephanie (McNabb) Kusch a native of Murfreesboro who serves on the boards of Murfreesboro Main Street and the Discovery Center and is an active member of Rutherford Cable and 100 women Who Care About Rutherford County. Stephanie is Senior VP and Area Manager of Client Services at Pinnacle Bank. Together we have six grown children (5 who live in Rutherford County) and 4 grandchildren in the Rutherford County School system.
In your own words, describe the responsibilities of the office you are seeking.
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What are your priorities for this office?
* Stop Middle Points landfill expansion, * Creating a budget line-item for infrastructure ( roads) improvements. ( we currently have no budget for new roads) ( help w/ traffic congestion) * Funding new jail * Continue to find alternate ways to raise (or re-direct) money other than raising taxes ( ie: access lottery money, real estate transfer fees, *School Facilities Tax
Describe your qualifications for this office.
As a longtime public servant, I am focused on protecting constituents’ rights, resolving complex issues, and bringing together the right stakeholders to deliver results for District 7 residents and all of Rutherford County. I am passionate on critical county issues including traffic congestion, responsible growth, public safety, education, and opposing the expansion of the Middle Point Landfill. These priorities remain central to my reelection campaign and I will continue to advocate for smart, community-focused solutions. I serve on the Steering, Legislative, and Governmental Committees and previously chaired the Public Works Committee. I’m also a 19-year member of the Rutherford County Regional Planning Commission, bringing extensive institutional knowledge to county growth decision-making.