NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. John Crawford, R-Bristol/Kingsport, was recently presented with the Legislator of the Year award by the County Officials Association of Tennessee (COAT). The non-profit association advocates for local governments and is comprised of county clerks, registers of deeds, state court clerks, and trustees from across Tennessee. “Local officials are vital to […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. John Crawford, R-Bristol/Kingsport, was recently presented with the Legislator of the Year award by the County Officials Association of Tennessee (COAT).
The non-profit association advocates for local governments and is comprised of county clerks, registers of deeds, state court clerks, and trustees from across Tennessee.
“Local officials are vital to the success of communities across Tennessee,” said Crawford. “The Republican supermajority in the General Assembly has prioritized ensuring county and city leaders have the resources and support necessary to serve all Tennesseans effectively. I’m deeply honored to receive this award from COAT and I look forward to continuing to collaborate with the hard-working servant leaders in Sullivan County and across the Volunteer State.”
First elected in 2016, Crawford serves as chair of the House State and Local Government Committee, which is responsible for state laws governing local, municipal, and cultural affairs, as well as state government and public lands.
Crawford guided the passage of several key pieces of legislation to promote public safety and support local communities during the first session of the 114th General Assembly. He passed a new law to expand Tennessee’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act to give law enforcement additional tools to target illegal animal fighting rings.
Another new law passed by Crawford clarifies the allowable uses of hotel occupancy tax revenue and caps the total county and city rate at 8%.
The second session of the 114th General Assembly is scheduled to convene at noon on Jan. 13.
State Rep. John Crawford represents District 1 in the Tennessee General Assembly, which includes part of Sullivan County.