Leatherwood supported a COVID liability immunity bill that would have put tougher litigation rules in place to give businesses, schools and other organizations greater protections from potential “frivolous” lawsuits. He said he also has the support of the Tennessee Firearms Association and A rating from the NRA, as well as the support of the Shelby County Deputy Sheriffs Association and endorsements from school board members throughout District 99. He lost a local county race before landing the District 99 seat after state Rep. Ron Lollar died in 2018. His professional experience includes working as a security director at Hutchison School, as the owner of Patriot Security Systems Group, as the regional manager of U.S. Security Associates, and as the district manager of Allegiance Security Group. Our journalists work around the clock to provide you with the extensive coverage you need; if you can subscribe, please do. Leatherwood still supports ESAs, calling it a “good program” and saying it won’t harm municipal school districts. Scott McCormick.

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On hold for at least a year, it is to go before the Tennessee Court of Appeals for arguments in early August. Challenger Lee Mills calls his opponent a “career politician” who “left a mess” in the Shelby County Register of Deeds Office. A special session of the Legislature is being considered for the second week of August, though the governor has not called lawmakers back to Nashville yet.

State law requires the Legislature to pass a balanced budget. 410 likes. The incumbent also says he backs the elimination of the professional privilege tax, which was not approved, and phasing out the Hall income tax on interest and dividends. Scott Throckmorton, Collierville, Tennessee. Republican executive committee members selected Leatherwood as their candidate, and he defeated Democrat David Cambron to win the post. After winning a special election two years ago, state Sen. Paul Rose of Covington is seeking a four-year term against challenger Scott Throckmorton of Collierville for the Senate District 32 seat. Be the first to hear about new properties and developments from ARGUS Investment Realty. So it is very worthwhile. Lee Ann Pafford Dobson.
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While on the campaign trail, he tells people he’s running against a “career politician,” someone who flipped his vote on the state’s Education Savings Account vote after feeling pressure. Collierville Municipal Judge. Scott Throckmorton's professional career includes working as a security director at Hutchison School and owning a private security company. The governor didn’t unveil his plan for vouchers until after he was elected. Leatherwood, Mills clash in Republican primary for House District 99. Leatherwood received the endorsement of the National Rifle Association and the National Federation of Independent Business. “But it does give some kids in failing schools an opportunity. Mills, an Arlington resident who previously chaired the Shelby County Republican Party, contends his opponent told local leaders he would not support Gov.
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And my district supports school choice,” Leatherwood says. “He’s been in office nearly 30 years and it’s really hard to name one accomplishment.

Sign up for our morning and evening editions, plus breaking news. Mills had $8,400 in the bank as of July 4 after spending $5,000 on advertising and campaign mailers. Mills said Leatherwood caved in to pressure from the governor, then-Speaker Glen Casada and “outside money groups,” and “suddenly swapped his vote.”. Updated: July 20, 2020 4:51 PM CT | Published: July 19, 2020 4:00 AM CT, Suit alleges Methodist, West Clinic contrived $800M in fraud, For sale: Historic synagogue site filled with memories and marble, Rhodes College alumni speak up for Judge Amy Coney Barrett, Coronavirus numbers return to late July levels, Hi-Tone reopens in its third location, to uncertain future. No Democrat is running for the seat, so the winner of the primary will capture the race for a two-year term.

Sam Stockard is a Nashville-based reporter with more than 30 years of journalism experience as a writer, editor and columnist covering the state … Leatherwood said he would continue to support passage of the COVID liability immunity, which still doesn’t appear to have agreement between the Senate and House. “Let’s say I did support vouchers. Those districts, however, receive funds through Shelby County, which stands to lose tens of millions eventually, according to opponents of the program. Sam Stockard.

The register’s constitutional duties include keeping the county’s historic archives, though not the records for other elected offices. He contends the decision on teacher pay is being “mischaracterized” but argues that the Legislature did not slash teacher pay.

Leatherwood was the Register of Deeds when he reached an agreement with then-county Mayor AC Wharton to store county records, but at the time funding was not provided for 10 employees to maintain, scan and retrieve records.