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GREENBRIER TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn Information) – The GreenRidge Chamber of Commerce will likely be internet hosting a Greenbrier Mayoral candidate discussion board tonight July 7, 2020 at 6pm. The discussion board will likely be held at Greenbrier Metropolis Corridor, however on account of COVID-19, it is not going to be open to the general public. Thus, the occasion will likely be broadcast reside on the Smokey Barn Information FaceBook web page.
Date: July seventh
Time: 6pm
Candidates for Mayor:
• Burtis Ridge
• Jeff Delong
• Lanny Adcock
Moderator: U-Flip LaVern
We now have offered public bulletins from every candidate beneath on your evaluation.
Metropolis of Greenbrier Mayor
Lanny Adcock –
I need to introduce myself to the residents of Greenbrier, that will not know me.
My identify is Lanny Adcock and I’m a lifetime resident of Robertson County. I served as a county commissioner for 22 years. Throughout these 22 years, I served 12 years as chairman of buildings and grounds, eight years on the Robertson county sheriff Regulation enforcement group, 4 years on the Robertson County fireplace division committee and three years as chairman of the Robertson county funds committee. Through the three years as chairman of the funds committee, two of the three years have been with a balanced funds of 160 million.
*Conservative*
*Imagine in working with a balanced funds*
*100% help native regulation enforcement*
I additionally need to reply a number of questions on the place I stand on a number of topics.
• I’m a conservative
• I’m not in favor of elevating property taxes
• My focus will likely be to do what’s greatest for the town of Greenbrier and its residents
• I consider functioning with a balanced funds is a necessity
• I really feel employees must be positioned based mostly on their {qualifications} to do a particular job
• I consider in being honest however agency
• I’m for giving again and serving to others in our group
Jeff De Lengthy –
Delong is a very long time resident of Greenbrier and has served as Alderman for 14 years.
“A household man with a spouse and three kids, 11 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. I’m a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church the place I function Deacon and Sunday faculty director, ” Delong informed Smokey Barn Information.
“I not too long ago retired from the Tennessee Military Nationwide Guard the place I served 34 years together with 2 deployments Operation Southern Watch and Operation Iraqi Freedom. I’m in my second 12 months serving as County Commissioner. I personal and function a service enterprise in Greenbrier. My life has been devoted to serving.
“I do know the struggles of working day-after-day making an attempt laborious to lift a household. I do know what it’s like when one flat tire or a lifeless battery can set you again and trigger one thing else to not be paid, I’ve been there.
“I additionally know what it’s like for a small enterprise proprietor to attempt to survive with all of the rules and guidelines. I consider that an individual that works laborious must be rewarded not regulated. My household has had 3 generations graduate from Greenbrier faculties and a 4th began this 12 months.
“I care about this metropolis and can at all times do my greatest to place the need of the residents 1st and would recognize your help.
Burtis Ridge –
“A Contemporary Begin” My identify is Burtis Ridge and I’m a citizen of Greenbrier and have lived in Robertson Co for many of my life. I like this city and as Mayor my plan is to make this metropolis safer and cleaner for the residents who get pleasure from dwelling right here.
•We have to add sidewalks close to our faculties so, our children don’t have to stroll on the sting of the freeway.
•We have to sluggish people down as they use our highways and roads.
•We should add signaled crosswalks within the city sq..
•We have to get a extreme climate warning system in place that works.
•We have to add an auxiliary fireplace station on the other aspect of the railroad tracks outfitted for emergencies.
•We have to implement codes in order that our metropolis stays lovely and welcoming to guests and residents of Greenbrier.
•We have to add American flags in outstanding locations all through the town.
•We have to keep a balanced funds whereas offering the companies that Greenbrier wants and requires whereas conserving taxes low.
I’d recognize your vote and can work laborious for you if you happen to give me an opportunity.
Sincerely,
Burtis Ridge
Candidate for Mayor
Metropolis of Greenbrier, Tn
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