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Term: 4 yearsThe school board develops school policies and adopts a budget for school buildings, staff, materials, and equipment. It evaluates the effectiveness of school policies and develops goals for educational improvement in alignment with the TN Board of Education. It keeps citizens informed about the schools and keeps the schools informed about the needs and wishes of the public. It works to pass laws advancing the cause of improving education, and to repeal or modify existing laws and defeat proposed laws impeding that cause. Members should understand relevant laws and regulations and vote and act impartially for the good of the school system.

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Jordan Hammond (Dem)

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How long have you lived in Hamilton County?

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What is the greatest challenge you anticipate facing if you are elected?

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What characteristics do you possess and/or what life experiences have you had that make you believe that you are the most qualified person for this office?

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Gary Kuehn (Rep)

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Campaign Facebook URL http://www.facebook.com/GaryKuehnD9/
Campaign Instagram URL http://www.instagram.com/garywkuehn
Campaign Email garykuehnd9@gmail.com

How long have you lived in Hamilton County?

I have lived in Hamilton County for 49 years since 1977.

Came here for College (UTC) and fell in love with the area and decided to make it home.

What is the greatest challenge you anticipate facing if you are elected?

The greatest challenge improving the facilities in a couple of our older schools and increasing the number of students attending some of our District 9 schools.

What characteristics do you possess and/or what life experiences have you had that make you believe that you are the most qualified person for this office?

I have been a part of the Hamilton County School System for 43 years. I have been a teacher at both the middle and high school level. I have coached a variety of sports and students at those levels, I have been asst. principal and principal at both levels along with being principal and starting the first Future Ready Center. I have also been on the school board for the past 3 1/2 years.