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    20-Plus Tennessee Leaders Announce Support for JB Smiley, Jr. for Governor

    Article submittedBy Article submittedOctober 21, 2021Updated:October 24, 2021No Comments3 Mins Read
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    Memphis, TN (TN Tribune) — The JB Smiley, Jr. for Governor campaign is proud to announce the endorsement of over 20 current and former elected officials from across Tennessee. They join Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), who endorsed JB last week.

    “It is humbling that these distinguished public servants are supporting this campaign,” declared Smiley. “But the hard work of bringing new leadership to Nashville, leadership that all Tennesseeans can believe in, is only just beginning, and I am thankful to have these individuals, all with an extensive legacy of helping their communities, be a part of this work.”

    The Tennessee leaders below have recently announced their support for JB Smiley, Jr’s Gubernatorial campaign:

    Commissioner Eddie Jones; Shelby County Commission
    Commissioner Reginald Milton; Shelby County Commission
    Vice Chair Althea Greene; Shelby County Board of Education
    Register Shelandra Ford; Shelby County Register of Deeds
    Assessor Melvin Burgess; Shelby County Assessor of Property
    Commissioner Sheila Barlow, Tipton County Commission
    Honorable Julian Bolton, Esq; Former Shelby County Commissioner
    Honorable Sidney Chism; Former Shelby County Commissioner
    Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod; Chattanooga City Council
    Alderman John Edwards; Covington City Council
    Councilman Ernest Brooks, Jackson City Council
    Councilwoman Michalyn Easter-Thomas; Memphis City Council
    Councilman Ed Ford, Sr; Memphis City Council
    Councilman Martavius Jones; Memphis City Council
    Councilwoman Rhonda Logan; Memphis City Council
    Councilwoman Patrice Robinson, Memphis City Council
    Councilman Dr. Jeffrey Warren; Memphis City Council
    Alderwoman Deborah Reed, Munford Board of Mayor and Aldermen
    Honorable Willie Herenton; Former Mayor of Memphis
    Honorable Harold Collins; Former Memphis City Councilor
    Honorable Janet Hooks; Former Memphis City Councilor
    Honorable Carl Johnson, Sr; Former President, City of Memphis Schools Board
    Honorable Sara Lewis; Former President, City of Memphis Schools Board

    In a little over a month, leaders from across Tennessee have recognized the change that the JB Smiley, Jr. for Governor campaign is working to bring to Nashville, and the need for new leadership to better support all Tennessee families. That is why they have endorsed his campaign and are standing with JB Smiley, Jr. as he works to bring Tennesseeans from every community together to fight for a better Volunteer State.

    “JB has been an excellent leader in Memphis; a leader who really listens to all of the people in his community and works tirelessly to find solutions to their problems,” said Munford City Alderwoman Deborah Reed. “That is the type of leadership that all of Tennessee needs and it’s why I am endorsing JB Smiley, Jr. to be the next Governor of Tennessee!”

    A native Memphian, JB Smiley Jr. is an attorney and a member of the Memphis City Council. As a council member, JB is Chair of the Public Works, Transportation, and General Services Committee and the council liaison for the Urban Art Commission. On the City Council, JB has delivered for his community, implementing the Memphis Academy of Civic Engagement, the Memphis Police Department Transparency Portal, and amending the Eviction Set Out Ordinance.

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