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Commissioner Jackson's Accomplishments
Below is a list of Commissioner Jackson's major accomplishments while in office.
Education
- Was a was a vocal leader in the movement to remove harmful, mold-filled portable classrooms from the county. A move which would have improved student health and alleviated school over crowding.
- Was instrumental in making it possible for elementary schools to offer advanced classes such as keyboarding which will prepare students for high school.
Taxes
- Sponsored a resolution that called for replacing the unfair property tax with a more fair form of taxation.
- Voted in favor of the property tax freeze for senior citizens.
- Advocated the idea of going line by line in each year's budget to weed out wasteful and unnecessary spending.
- Voted in favor a resolution which called for a spending freeze on all capital projects.
Jail situation
- Was as leader in establishing the temporary jail facility in Lawrence County, which has saved the county over a million dollars by getting prisoners which were housed out of county, back in county.
- Has been an advocate for a community faith based initiative, which would help address root causes of crime in our county.
Industry
- Was the first elected official to advocate the hiring of a new industrial recruiter for Lawrence County.
- Voted in favor of hiring Chad Chancellor, who so far has recruited approx. 1,000 jobs to Lawrence County.
- Voted in favor of building a new spec building and constructing the North Industrial Park which is a first step in recruiting industry to our county.
- Voted in favor of the Loretto High School welding program which partnered the county commission, school board and local business leaders. The program allows students to become certified welders while still in high school, thus benefiting the students as well as local businesses.
Energy
- Sponsored and passed a resolution requiring all new county buildings to be equipped with energy efficient lighting which will save taxpayers money and help conserve energy.
- Established the Lawrence County Energy Efficiency Committee, which he chairs.
Illegal immigration
- Put a proposal forth to curb illegal immigration on the local level by targeting those who harbor illegal residents.
- Voted in favor of a resolution that would deny contracts to companies who knowingly hire illegal immigrant workers.
Government accountability
- Put forth a resolution that would require county commissioners to show up to meetings to earn their salary.
Water lines
- Helped earn a major CBDG grant that would run rural water lines in Lawrence County.
- Sponsored and passed a resolution encouraging utility districts to join with the county to run rural water lines.
- Sponsored and passed a resolution urging Senators Corker and Alexander and Congressman Davis to help get appropriation for water line extension for emergency areas.
Technology
- Was a leader in the total revamping of technology in schools (computers, software and hardware) to the tune of $1.2 million.
- Was a leader in establishing a new wireless network which has enhanced county government communication and lowered costs.
Infrastructure
- Passed a resolution that would give the road department two million dollars for infrastructure and equipment to help maintain county roads.
Safety
- Voted for pay increases for EMS personnel.
- As a member of the Ambulance Study Committee, voted in favor of legislation which called for an EMS system which costs less and is more efficient.
- Voted to fully fund all volunteer fire departments.
- Voted to hire additional police to help protect and serve Lawrence County.
Commissioner Chris D. Jackson | Copyrighted 2009 | Email- chrisdjackson@gmail.com
Contact Information
Cell: 931-629-5627
Home: 931-853-6614
Email: chris@chrisdjackson.com
2010 Election Information
When: August 5th, 2010
Where: Loretto Civic Center
