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Rutherford County Commission District 10 Choose 1

The board of commissioners leads the county government—passing legislation and administering services and programs. Commissioners approve budgets, hire staff, and set policy.

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Philip Wilson (R)

Biographical Information

Campaign Mailing Address 3102 Ripon Ct
Smyrna, TN 37167
Campaign Phone 6154560472

What do you see as the main responsibilities of a county commissioner?

1. Representation of Constituents – Represent my district at the county level by communicating with residents and bringing local concerns to county government.

2. Legislative Duties – Pass resolutions and ordinances, establish policy, and govern how county departments operate.

3. Budget and Financial Oversight – Approve the annual operating budget, set property tax rates, allocate funding to departments, and monitor county spending.

4. Oversight of County Services – Ensure county services operate efficiently and effectively.

5. Appointments and Confirmations – Appoint members to county boards and confirm mayoral appointments.

What are two goals you would like to accomplish during your term of office?

Balancing growth responsibly to support economic growth, job creation, and attainable housing, and increasing support for our first responders and public safety personnel.

How would you accomplish those goals?

Continued work with our state delegation, chamber of commerce, municipal mayors, council members, industrial development boards, and planning commissions to present accurate assessments and action plans to county government.