City Phone: (615) 791-3217 Ive been dreaming about it for a few days and Im starting to make some lists. 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. Phone: (615) 498-4794. Ogles said that since he could not vote at the meetings it was not necessary for him to attend them and that he kept up by watching them online. Political party: Democratic: Education: Iowa State University: Thomas Michael Franklin "Frank" Cownie (born 1948) is the current mayor of Des Moines, Iowa. During the attempts to overturn the 2020 United States presidential election, Ogles falsely claimed that it was stolen, and was one of the original 19 congressmen to vote against Kevin McCarthy for Speaker of the House. [11], Strickland overcame early challenges by effectively dodging the threat of de-annexation which would have potentially lost 111,000 residents and somewhere between $27 million and $80 million in tax revenue for the city of Memphis. Developers were some of Potts' biggest donors, including $3,500 from the Smith family of Haury & Smith Contractors. Her treasurer is Tom Magli of Magli Realty Co. Pierret is a real estate agent and a member of the Williamson County Association of Realtors. The Greater Nashville Regional Council has recognized him twice with the Hank Thompson Award for leadership and integrity. A database of political history and cemeteries, with brief biographical entries for 315,917 U.S. political figures, living and dead, from the 1700s to the present. He has completed Franklin's citizens' 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. [6], Strickland was elected mayor on October 8, 2015, with 42% of the city's vote, beating incumbent Mayor A C Wharton who received 22% of the vote. Top Republicans . Mayor Lioneld Jordan has held public office in Fayetteville for more than 20 years. was barred from donating to the University of Tennessee, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. [37], After the March 2023 Covenant School shooting in his district, Ogles released a statement that read in part: "My family and I are devastated by the tragedy that took place at The Covenant School in Nashville this morning. After a fight with a brain tumor and COVID-19, former Franklin mayor Tom Miller has died. One of her largest donors was Wes Patterson of Patterson Homes, who donated $1,000. Before his election to Council, Franklin served on the following boards: Vanderbilt University Medical Center psychotherapist Glenelyn Clark donated $500 and Richard Algood, the senior vice president of Kindred Healthcare, donated $250. I worked in human trafficking. He opposes earmarks. Brown served in the Army National Guard and is involved with One Generation Away, Friends of Franklin Parks and the African American Heritage Society of Williamson County. Home: (615) 794-9863 Erin Westrich is her treasurer. [21][22], Strickland and his wife, Melyne, have two children. This Des Moines, Iowa-related article is a stub. Murder has increased in the three "anarchist jurisdiction" cities singled out by the D.O.J., but both violent and property crime are down relative to 2019 in all three. Other big donors included Brandon Thomas for Statehouse, who donated $500. Moore won the election by 80 percent later that year and was re-elected in 2015. [18], Due to the expansion of companies such as ServiceMaster and non-profits such as St. Jude Children's Hospital, there is an estimated $7 billion in current and future developments for the city of Memphis. In 1819, James Winchester, Andrew Jackson, and John Overton founded a city on the fourth Chickasaw bluff. Ron was elected South Ward alderman in 2016 and mayor in 2018. [8] Strickland's win marked the first time since 1972 that a council member took the office of mayor. [45] In a 2022 interview, he downplayed the need for exceptions in an abortion bill, calling them "red herrings". [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. He describes himself as "a Maury County native with deep family roots in Tennessee dating back to the founding of the state. "[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". [53][54] In 2022, Ogles spoke publicly about difficulties he experienced in getting his family's health insurers to pay his wife's medical bills after Lincoln was stillborn, and blamed Obamacare for the problems. Clarification: The Williamson County Democratic Party on Monday distributed a newsletter that stated the party supported two candidates for the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Alan Simms is running in his first election for the position. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. [8], Strickland was Memphis' first white mayor in 24 years. Developer James Carbine of Carbine & Associates donated $500. Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option, Register to Receive Emergency Notifications (Citizen Alert System), Estimate of Building and Development Fees, Building and Street Standards Board of Appeals, Disposal of Surplus Personal Property of the City, Employee Health & Safety Fair Registration Form, Planning and Sustainability Department Director, Sewer/Water Impact fee Methodology and Implementation. [26], On August 30, Ogles was succeeded as county mayor by Sheila Butt, a former member of the Tennessee House of Representatives. Ward 2 candidate Angela Hubbard raised $1,600. Tennessee: Franklin: Ken Moore: 85,469: 10/10/2023: Memphis: Jim Strickland: 628,127: 10/10/2023: Arizona: Tucson: Regina Romero: 543,242: 11/07/2023: California . You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. She has been involved in nonprofit work with the Heritage Foundation, Second Harvest and Habitat for Humanity. On Friday, the party issued a news release that stated it does not endorse or support candidates in nonpartisan races. Her photographs appear in numerous publications, documentaries and history books. [43][44], Ogles opposes abortion and same-sex marriage. A Black Tennessee Mayor declares April as ' Confederate History Month.'Livingston, Tennessee, Mayor Curtis Hayes signed the proclamation surrounded by membe. [1] He opposes abortion and same-sex marriage. Elizabeth Downing Wanczak is back for her second election after losing the seat in 2017. At-large candidate Alan Simms raised $7,795 this quarter. Five seats on the board are open, including four ward positions and an at large spot. At-large candidate John Haynes reported raising $3,043.67. Here's how past incumbents fared. She was elected to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen in 2005 and currently serves on the Capital Investment Committee. We focus on connecting state officials, law enforcement leaders, and pro-democracy partners across America with the tools and expertise they need to safeguard our democracy. Franklin, TN 37067. He and his family moved to the United States in 2000 from India and previously lived in California before making the move to Franklin. Five seats on the . 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. Dave Crouch ofAspen Grove Asset Management is his treasurer. Parks real estate agent Loy Hardcastle contributed $150. Alderman Dana McLendon isn't running: 'Tired and disillusioned': Why longtime Franklin Alderman Dana McLendon isn't running. Ken practiced orthopedic surgery for more than twenty-eight years and gained recognition on a state and national level as a leader. The second best result is Anthony Buell Franklin age 50s in Leoma, TN. "[3][7] NewsChannel 5 reported that Ogles was a volunteer reserve deputy with the Williamson County Sheriff's Office from 2009 to 2011, with his position revoked for failing to meet minimum standards, failing to progress in field training, and failing to attend required meetings. 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 . [52] Nearly $25,000 was raised, and GoFundMe confirmed that Ogles received the money. There are no term limits for mayor in . They have been married since 1985. RaganSmithis a civil engineering firm in Nashville. 615-791-3217. Ward 2 candidate Matt Brown raised$13,750 this quarter. 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. Sutton works as product director for UnitedHealthcare and is on her neighborhood's HOA. He grew up on the city's west side, attending Theodore Roosevelt High School and Iowa State University. He was challenged by former mayor W.W. Herenton and Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer. As a father of three, I am utterly heartbroken by this senseless act of violence. Ward 4 candidate Patrick Baggett has raised the most out of all candidates this quarter $16,300. Dr. Jones Please turn to A4 Please turn to A4 Mayor Stoney Please turn to A4 The Richmond and Henrico County health districts are offering testing at the following locations: Thursday, Apr. Select this result to view Anthony Glenn Franklin's phone number, address, and more. She uses her extensive leadership experience to ensure the City's ongoing financial wellbeing and the success of all of . Aldermanic Map. I wish Mayor Cooper the best as he finishes this term." Fourteencandidates have qualified to run in the Franklin municipal race in October an electionthat will change the face of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. [39], Media sources have characterized Ogles's political views as conservative[41][42] or far-right. William Hill Boner (born February 14, 1945) is an American educator and former Democratic politician from Tennessee. I have no idea why he signed his name to that . 0:41. 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. Hobbies and interests include being involved in the community, church activities, reading, golf, target shooting, travel and most of all, her family. Josh Brown, the new Williamson County Schools board member, donated $200. His re-election as mayor was certified in August 2022. His wife, Joan Vaughn, is his treasurer. [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. Unofficial results gave her a 52.4% edge over Knoxville businessman Eddie Mannis. 109 3rd Avenue South Upon his first election in 1991, Norman became the first black mayor of Manchester, a town of about 10,000 people approximately 65 miles southeast of Nashville, according to local public radio . [9], On February 26, Ogles said that he was "mistaken" in claiming to have an MTSU degree in international relations, and claimed that he requested his college transcript the week before, and only learned then that his degree was actually in Liberal Studies. State Rep. Bob Freeman: He won the competitive House seat formerly held by Speaker Beth Harwell, a Republican. [14] Mayor Strickland was also able to retain ServiceMaster by relocating the company to Downtown Memphis, which marked a major victory for the city, saving 1,200 jobs and $100 million in payroll. He came from a political family; both of his parents served on the city's school board. [29] Ogles was endorsed by the House Freedom Caucus, the House Republican Conference's farthest-right bloc. We got it anyway", "Embattled Rep. Ogles acknowledges misrepresenting his college major", "Republican Rep. Andy Ogles Apologizes For 'Misstatement' About College Major", "U.S. Rep. 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Ted Cruz to visit Franklin", "House conservatives say McCarthy's efforts to address demands 'insufficient' ahead of Speaker election", "US Rep. Andy Ogles opposes McCarthy's speakership bid joining other hardline conservatives", "Speaker Elections Decided by Multiple Ballots", "Ogles flips, backs McCarthy in 12th round of House speaker voting", "TN-5 GOP Congressman Andy Ogles Explains 12th Round Vote for McCarthy in House Speaker Race", "Handful of McCarthy detractors get new top committee assignments", "Biden Calls Out Tennessee U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles' Bill to Repeal the Inflation Reduction Act at State of the Union Address", "Rep. Ogles Statement on Covenant School Shooting", "The Internet Won't Let Nashville Rep. Andy Ogles Forget His Family Christmas Card After School Shooting", "How Far Right Are the 20 Republicans Who Voted Against McCarthy? He won't say", "Trauma, cost of child burials behind new aid effort", "GOP Rep. Andy Ogles Seems to Have Kept $25,000 From a GoFundMe for a Child Burial Garden", "GOP congressman accused of lying on resume faces questions over $25k funds for child burial garden", "GOP donor Andy Miller settled federal fraud case for $7.8M", "August 2, 2018 Maury County Election Results", Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, United States representatives by seniority, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Andy_Ogles&oldid=1152610927, This page was last edited on 1 May 2023, at 08:09. Muvvala manages Right At Home, which provides at-home health careservices to seniors. Jeff Jowdy, a Lighthouse Council consultant, pledged $100. Alderman Beverly K. Burger (Bev) Bev currently serves the City of Franklin as Alderman for Ward I. From 1827 to the Present. [16], Strickland placed a focus on contracts going to minority and female contractors. The health care manager for Parallon is aCity of Franklin Citizens Government Academy graduateand founding member ofthe Franklin Alliance of Homeowners Associations, which focuses on Ward 3 neighborhoods. [2] Cownie narrowly won re-election in 2019 in a runoff against challenger Jack Hatch. Nonprofit executive Hal Cato: He already signaled his interest in running and said he'll make a decision early in 2022. Alderman Dana McLendon isn't seeking reelection this year, leaving his positionopen to four competitors. District. His involvement in politics began when he became the first director of the Tennessee chapter of Americans for Prosperity, a conservative political advocacy group. Government website. Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. Education. Ken is married to Linda Crowell who grew up in Franklin and is glad to be back home. Jul 12, 2022, 4:00am PST. 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 his State of the Union speech, Biden mentioned the bill without mentioning Ogles's name, which Ogles took credit for in a subsequent tweet. Former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada donated $250. News about political parties, political campaigns, world and international politics, politics news headlines plus in-depth features and . A lawsuit the Tennessee League of Women Voters chapter brought against the state that could have delayed voting in the county was settled at the last minute. Prior to serving as mayor, he served for two years as an at-large member of the Des Moines City . . Larry Hubbard, who owns H2 Capital Solutions, contributed $200. WASHINGTON (AP) No president wants to give up the power and prestige that comes with the office after only one term, and Joe Biden is no exception. Sutton received $250 from the Ragan Smith PAC. [52] At least one donor demanded their money back and received a refund. Jan 5, 2019. The Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen candidates have filed their third quarter campaign finance reports. Strickland is also an adjunct professor at the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. 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. [17] The city of Memphis began to collect data and set monthly goals in order to target other specific issues, such as successfully reducing 911 response times, which were reduced from over a minute wait time in 2015 to 14 seconds in 2016. Linda and Ken both have been active members of Franklin First United Methodist Church where Ken has taught in the Voyager Sunday School Class. She previously operated asongwriting studio in Nashville. This is a political war . Cities with an upcoming election, an election not yet finalized or where the mayor elect has not taken office are listed below with name of the city, population, election date, . The percentage as of April 2017 is 21.1%. STATE POLITICAL PARTIES: Constitution Party of Tennessee (C) . The Ragan Smith PAC donated $750. "[10], Mayor Strickland entered office with several preceding problems: the threat of forced de-annexation for the Tennessee General Assembly, millions in unknown financial obligations, and the looming risk of losing the city's fourth-largest public company, ServiceMaster. Long first appealed to society when he took office as governor of Louisiana in 1928. The County Mayor may call special meetings of the County Commission. Current Ward 3 Alderman Scott Speedy donated $150 to Potts. Historically, Tennessee has been a solidly Democratic state. Aug. 4, 2022, in Franklin, Tenn. Mark Humphrey / AP . [5], After being first elected to the City Council in October 2007, Strickland was re-elected in October 2011. [12], Ogles lives on a farm in Culleoka, Tennessee with his wife, Monica, and their three children. Mayoral partisanship See also: Party affiliation of the mayors of the 100 largest cities Nashville has a Democratic mayor. Alderman Margaret Martin to retire: Franklin alderman Margaret Martin, who blended leadership with hospitality from her porch, to retire. Republican Primary. He has served as president of the Tennessee Orthopaedic Society, The Tennessee Hand Society, and The Clinical Orthopaedic Society, the second oldest orthopaedic society in America. Call us. Web: www.kenmooremd.com. 109 3rd Avenue South Free viewers are required for some of the attached documents.They can be downloaded by clicking on the icons below. She owns and manages The Burger GroupLLC., a creative marketing and strategic planning firm. Events unfolded quickly: the polls . [4][6][10] NewsChannel 5 called Ogles's statement "apparently preemptive" because Ogles "ignored our requests for comment" after the media outlet obtained his MTSU transcript from an old job application. The new owners promised a significant investment and revamp of the historic property. Two months later, Corker announced that he would retire instead of seeking the 2018 nomination. [1] He served in the U.S. House of Representatives, as the Representative from the 5th District of . Ken is a graduate of Tennessee Technological University and the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. 2. Hubbard is the mother of a daughter at Renaissance High School. Sullivan County Criminal Court Judge James Goodwin, left, talks with Kingsport Vice Mayor Mike McIntire, center, and former state Rep. Alan Hubbard, right, at the Sullivan County Republican Party . Roderick Heller, a developer involved with the Harpeth Square project in downtown Franklin, donated $500. By Associated Press. She was appointed by Mayor Ken Moore to serve onFranklin'sHousing Commission since 2017, and she was chosen as the chairwoman twice. Under his leadership and in partnership with Franklin Tomorrow, the City has been recognized as a Healthier Community by then Governor Haslam and an All-American City. Chartwell Hospitality donated $500. He is an insurance broker in Franklin, where he moved 11 years ago from Alabama, following his wife back to her hometown. Dr. Ken Moore, Mayor of Franklin is the 31st Mayor and second physician to head the City of Franklin. [21], Among the many candidates, two stood out as serious challengers: former state House Speaker Beth Harwell, and retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Kurt Winstead. . [52], In 2015, Ogles told The Tennessean that "burials are heavily regulated", and that the $23,575 he had raised on GoFundMe had not been spent. Community Activities: Franklin Rotary at Breakfast, Franklin First United Methodist Church, Medical Director-Shalom Foundation . Find Us. Libertarian Party of Tennessee (L) Tennessee Republican Party (R) Independent (I) Write-In (WI) STATE ELECTION OFFICE: Secretary of State's Office. franklin, tn mayor political party. 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). The Political Climate in Franklin, TN is Moderately conservative. [3], At a political debate, Ogles called himself "a former member of law enforcement, worked in international sex crimes, specifically child trafficking", while at a separate forum, he said: "I went into law enforcement. To stay updated on Williamson County news, sign up for our newsletter. [3], In 1998, Strickland opened a law firm with one of his classmates at the University of Memphis, David Kustoff, who now represents much of Memphis' eastern portion in Congress. He's an insurance broker in Franklin, where he moved 11 years ago from Alabama, following his wife back to her hometown. In May 2012 he was elected to serve as the Chair of the Middle Tennessee Mayor's Caucus that covers a 10 . . One-term Alderman Scott Speedy isn't running, and three candidates are competing for his spot. Outside activities include assisting to bring a new campus to Williamson County for Columbia State Community College and previously served as chairman of the Columbia State Foundation Board and was recognized by the Board of Regents with the Chancellors Award. Wanczak donated $500 to herself. [34] He explained in a statement that this was because he believed negotiations between McCarthy and the other holdouts were going well. He was previouslyon the board of theCommunity Housing Partnership and will soon be on the fundraising committee for the African American Heritage Society toraise funds for the historic Merrill-Williams housethe society plans to purchase. Wesley Patterson of Patterson Homes donated $1,000; Brandon Hutcheson, a mortgage broker, contributed $500. Actively involved in community service, Bev was a co-founder and director of crisis centers for women in KY and VA. She has served on numerous boards of directors and worked with national, state and local political campaigns for over thirty-five years. He received $1,000 from the Smith family of Haury & Smith Contractors. Baggett secured the financial support ofseveral elected officials. [6][7], After Ogles became a congressman in 2023, his congressional biography claimed that he received his degree from MTSU, "where he studied policy and economics. Potts has lived in Franklin for 15 years. [3], On January 15, 2015, Jim Strickland announced his plan to run for mayor. The Franklin Firefighters PAC donated $1,500 and the Lifepoint Tennessee PAC contributed $1,000, which is from the Brentwood health care company. [19] Strickland had previously praised the SCORPION unit for its multiple arrests and asset seizures in an address to the city in January 2022. Prior to serving as Vice Mayor and Mayor, Ken was elected to the Board of Mayor and Alderman in 2007 as an alderman at large. Alderman Scott Speedy not seeking reelection: Franklin Alderman Scott Speedy isn't seeking reelection after one term. Rachelle McCalmon works as a preschool teacher at Rolling Hills Learning Center. Anthony is related to Jodi Baker and Mary Claire Shults as well as 3 additional people. [3] Ogles' congressional website originally claimed that Ogles was "overseeing operations and investments in 12 countries" for Abolition International; but NewsChannel 5 disputed that number as too large; the website later amended its claim to overseeing operations and investments in several countries.[5][6][8], Initially considered a potential contender in the 2018 Tennessee gubernatorial election, Ogles instead saw his major first electoral success when he was elected mayor of Maury County in the August 2, 2018, general election, defeating incumbent Charlie Norman. Jason L. Potts, who is vying for the Ward 3 seat, has lived in Franklin for 15 years. Hanson received other large contributions from Michael Stresser, who donated $1,039.81; Sally Berg, who contributed $600; and Cornelia Holland, who pledged $550. Lioneld was a career employee of the University of Arkansas before being elected . As mayor, Franklin is focused on economic development, public safety and civic engagement. Franklin, TN 37064. [2], In 2021, Ogles sent out a Christmas message that included a photo of his family holding guns. She drew most of her money from people who work in development and real estate. [13], In response to the death of Tyre Nichols, Strickland said in statement that he was "sad and angry" for the family of Nichols and for the Memphis Police Department. Home builder Bob Goodall pitched in $500. Only one incumbent is running to retain her seat, leaving newcomers to fill the roles left by city leaders stepping back. "[38] Subsequently, photos re-circulated of Ogles's 2021 Christmas card, featuring a photo of him and his family posing with assault rifles. Early voting begins Oct. 6 and ends Oct. 21. Franklin Mayor Ken Moore said Friday he plans to run for re-election for a third term in 2019 and is already taking steps to launch his campaign. Ward 3 candidate Jason Potts raised $15,240 this quarter. Jay Luna of Luna Construction pitched in $250. Moore has been mayor of Franklin since January 2011, when he was selected to take over for John Schroer, who left to become commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Transportation. [36], The first bill Ogles introduced, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2023, would repeal the previous year's Inflation Reduction Act.