| In the March 5th election, one very important contest
will be the race for the Loudon County commission, 5th district seat (A)
currently held by Joe Morrison. Joe gained the confidence
of the commission for the temporary appointment, to the seat, after the
death of long time commissioner Harold Duff. Morrison was appointed to
the seat in December of 2022. While on commission, Joe has shown he has
true conservative values and proves that with his votes. He has voted
repeatedly in support of measures that will protect the 5th district and
the county from mass over-development and other issues, for the good of
Loudon County. I have personally known Joe for
more than twenty-five years. From coaching at the Ruritan Park to
supporting conservative candidate and causes.
County commission has come a long way over the last
few years in taking actions to save and protect the rural nature of
Loudon County and opposing issues detrimental to the county. And there
are more important issues coming down the pike where we can make even
better changes to policy that further protect the county. Joe Morrison
has already proven he has the 5th district and the county at heart.
I would personally ask the folks in the 5th district
to vote for Joe Morrison for Loudon County Commission, 5th district seat
(A).
Morrison is being challenged by Marty Fugate. I have
also known Marty for several years and have always found him to be a
nice guy. Fugate owns two used car dealerships in Lenoir City and has an
insurance business. Marty ran for Loudon County Court Clerk back in
2018, but lost to Carrie McKelvey.
Fugate was listed as a host committee member for the
Re-Elect Tony
Aikens campaign kickoff back
in September. Most recently, a flyer was placed in mailboxes in
areas of the 5th district stating that Tony Aikens is asking people to
vote for Marty Fugate. He is also listed as a board member of the Lenoir
City Housing Authority. Members appointed by mayor Aikens.
You may remember, back in the 2022 county commission
election, Aikens strongly supported three candidates in the county
commission election, Julia Hurley, Eddie Simpson and Mark Matlock.
Fortunately for Loudon County, all three lost and lost badly. I do not
know what the relationship between Aikens and Fugate is but it's obvious
that Aikens wants Marty Fugate elected to county commission. No
one wants the Tony Aikens influence on county government. We've already
seen what he does when he's in charge of anything.
Below is additional information about Joe Morrison.
Currently, I do not have any other information about Marty Fugate but
if/when I get it, I'll be glad to post it also.
It's critically important that voters know the
candidates and where they stand on the issues.
 My
name is Joe Morrison,
I have lived in the Eaton’s
Crossroads community for over 50 years. I
was appointed by the County Commission to
fill the unexpired term of the late
Commissioner Harold Duff until the next
county general election in 2024. I am
running for Loudon County Commissioner,
District 5, Seat A on March 5, 2024, and I
would greatly appreciate your vote. I am a
common-sense conservative Republican and
would be grateful for the opportunity to
continue the fight against the
imprudent over development in our district
and the county, as well as any
unconstitutional maneuvers that would
adversely affect the freedom, health,
welfare, or well-being of our neighbors.
I have been employed at
Covenant Health for over 27 years in the IT
Department and Treasurer at Good Shepherd
UMC for the past 13 years. I have a
bachelor’s degree from Tusculum College and
an associate degree from Roane State
Community College.
I have been happily married
to my wife, Lisa, for over 36 years and we
have a son (Ethan), daughter-in-law (Logan),
and granddaughter (Ruthie).
Currently serving on the
following Board and Committees:
Little Tennessee Valley
Educational Cooperative
Capital Projects
Surplus Property
Senior Citizens Executive
Committee
I have voted on resolutions
to the best of my ability to reflect what
the people of the 5th District
would want and consistent with the
Constitution of the American Republic such
as:
-
Yes, to legal action to
address Lenoir City’s Illegal
Annexation. Paying half of District 5’s
contribution for legal fees $38,605.86
thus far from ARPA funds to save the
county taxpayers.
-
Several No votes to deny
rezoning requests that were not in the
best interest of the communities.
-
Yes, to fiscally sound
$97,000,000.00 budget to meet the needs
of Police, Fire, Education, Roads,
County Services. 4th lowest property
taxes in the state.
-
Voted to de-fund Economic
Development Agency (twice). EDA is a
bureaucratic entity that is costly to
the county unnecessarily.
-
Yes, to resolution
sending message to oppose “Red Flag”
laws.
-
Contributed $36,500.00
(Half of District 5’s contribution) from
ARPA Funds to support District 5’s
Beauty for Ashes Freedom House Ministry
much needed parking lot repaving.
-
Yes, to oppose any
federal medical mandates for Loudon
County.
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Yes, to deny issuing
building permits for any property, owned
by, or invested in by, non-US citizens
from countries deemed hostile to the
United States.
If I can be of help to
anyone, please do not hesitate to contact me
by phone or email below:
Phone: (865) 317-3805
Email:
jrmorris7@proton.me
Click Here To Visit My Facebook Page For
Further Information
Early Voting begins on
February 14, 2023 to February 27, 2024.
Election Day Voting will be
held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 8:00 AM to
8:00 PM at Eaton Elementary School and North
Middle School for District 5 candidates.
Each voter must vote at the location listed
on their voter registration card.
If anyone would like to have a yard sign just
let me know. Thanks!
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