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2026 Washington County Mayor Choose 1

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Joe Grandy (Rep)

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What professional and personal experiences make you the best candidate for this position?

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What are the most pressing issues in the office you are seeking, and how do you plan to address them?

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James W. Reeves (Ind)

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Campaign Mailing Address 125 Cindy Anne Drive
GRAY, TN 37615-6700
Campaign Phone 4237739285
Campaign Website http://reeves4mayor.com

What professional and personal experiences make you the best candidate for this position?

For 40 years I have been in the auto repair business, building relationships with people from a variety of professions, walks of life. I have managed an automotive repair shop with 20 employees, fixing, repairing vehicles, balancing a budget and making payroll. For 14 years I have owned and operated my own business in the County, Reeves Alignment. In 2006, I walked into my first Washington County Commission meeting when the Wheel Tax was first introduced for discussion. I was instrumental in allowing the citizens of the County to vote for or against the Tax. I have spent the 20 years since analyzing the County budget with the self-taught math skills and attending Commission meetings to ask questions and advocate for all my fellow citizens.

What are the most pressing issues in the office you are seeking, and how do you plan to address them?

Attempt with help from an informed County Commission to Reduce Property Taxes. Produce easy to digest & transparent budgets. The understanding that government is in place to serve all the citizens and not select special interest groups. I will present truthful information about County growth and what can and should be done about it before this County we love no longer exists. Who will really pay for new infrastructure and the increase in public services that will be needed for growth in the County? Why did we get a Bitcoin farm in the County despite public disapproval? Why was public opposition largely ignored during the BWXT zoning request approval process? I will ask questions and not be too proud to listen to criticism.