County Commission - District 4

Will Lehew

Will Lehew

Democrat

Tell us about your campaign.

Ask yourself this: What are you getting for your tax dollars? Houses and neighborhoods are popping up everywhere. The money is rolling in, but what do we, as average citizens, have to show for it? No trash pickup, no sidewalks, no fully funded parks, no community centers, underpaid teachers and first responders, and 40% of the residents in this county can barely make ends meet, but if you’re a developer, business is booming. Name another scenario where you would be ok with paying large sums yearly but receiving nothing in return. The worst part is that we have the money for these things and more! The county is sitting on hundreds of millions of your dollars in reserve funds yet still elected to raise your property taxes 16.1% in 2023! Why was the increase proposed, you ask? A growth related budget shortfall, of course! It’s time for change. It’s time for leadership that is beholden to the people of district 4 and not their own interests. I’m asking to be that leader. I’m asking for your vote on August 6th!

In your own words, describe the responsibilities of the office you are seeking.

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What are your priorities for this office?

Slow the growth so the infrastructure can catch up Give the people something for their money End inaction disguised as conservatism

Describe your qualifications for this office.

I’ve spent a lifetime in this community. In the 14 years I spent as a sheriff’s deputy, I saw neighbors helping each other in times of need more times than I can count. I know full well the extent of the good we can do when we pull together. You deserve representation that speaks for you and demands that the people should be at the center of the decisions made in this county. A vote for me is a vote saying we’re tired of being put on the back burner. Let’s start taking our community back from the developers and personal-interest politicians in Rutherford County. I’m ready to get to work!