State House of Representatives – 34th District
Tim Rudd
Tim Rudd
Republican
Tell us about your campaign.
promised you that I would always fight for the conservative values we share. I’ve kept my promises by standing my ground and supporting legislation that protects the unborn, protects 2nd Amendment rights, strengthens our election process to best in the nation, protects religious liberty, and fought wasteful spending, while fighting to keep our taxes low. I sincerely ask for your vote and your support.
In your own words, describe the responsibilities of the office you are seeking.
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What are your priorities for this office?
The Courage to Take a Stand. The Leadership To See It Through. I have consistently been recognized among the most conservative legislators by American Conservative Union, Americans for Prosperity, and Club for Growth. I have supported conservative policies that have resulted in a record of unparalleled success for Tennessee… Fought against higher taxes and supported over $2 billion in tax cuts Voted for Senior Property Tax relief Opposed hundreds of millions in wasteful spending Co-sponsored sweeping pro-life legislation Supported 2nd amendment rights and open carry Sponsored legislation protecting people of faith from discrimination Voted to end the horrible practice of “transgender” child mutilation Fought to keep boys out of girls’ sports and locker-rooms Supported legislation keeping men out of women’s restrooms Led the fight to make Tennessee’s election process the most secure in the country Passed protections against Covid-19 discrimination Eliminated vehicle emissions testing Supported the TISA Education Reform that increases funding to Rutherford County schools by over $50 million More than $140 million for increased school safety and school resource officers Secured tens of millions for improved highways and infrastructure in Rutherford County Tennessee is consistently ranked among the states with the lowest debt, the lowest taxes, the best places to retire, and among the best managed states in America.
Describe your qualifications for this office.
Tim Rudd was born in St Petersburg Florida and has lived in Tennessee since he was three years old. He was raised in Murfreesboro and Smyrna. Tim was taught to be civic minded and has volunteered with numerous local civic organizations and charities including St Jude’s Children’s Hospital Bike-A-Thon, Salvation Army Toy Drive, Rotary Club Rodeo Fundraisers and Habitat for Humanity’s home building projects. He was also a Cub Scout and a member of the Boy Scouts. He served as Treasurer of the pro-life Tennessee Volunteers for Life in the 1990’s. He was the former Vice Chairman and two-term Chairman of the Rutherford Young Republican Club. He also served as the TYRF Middle Tennessee Director. Tim is a past member of the Rutherford County Correctional Workhouse Board and the County Equalization Board and served on the Tennessee Republican Party’s State Executive Committee. He is currently a member of Franklin Road Baptist Church. Tim became involved in politics when a local government was annexing a neighbor’s property against their wishes. He has been passionate about property rights, was a leader in the fight opposing a state income tax and fought for teacher rights. Tim supported his mother after his father passed away in 1984. After his mother contracted dementia, he served as his elderly mother’s caregiver until she recently passed away at age 91. He has personal experience with senior issues and government impact on their lives. Senior healthcare issues are near and dear to his heart. He has been an advocate for senior issues in the legislature. Tim has owned his own marketing and direct mail consulting business for over 30 years. He has also been a real estate agent and affiliate broker for over 25 years. As a small business owner, he understands first-hand the burden of job killing government excessive regulations and anti-business fees and taxes.