(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (R-Thompson’s Station) today named State Representative John Crawford (R-Kingsport) Chairman of the House Local Government Committee.
The 16-person committee will be responsible for all forms of local government; matters dealing with local government employees and expenditures; ordinance issues, boundary lines, veterans affairs, public lands, preservation of historical landmarks, and other unique issues specific to cities and towns across our state.
“Representative Crawford has done an incredible job building strong partnerships with our local leaders throughout Tennessee, which has played a critical role in helping our General Assembly identify and create innovative solutions to better address the unique needs of our citizens,” said Speaker Casada. “I know he will be an effective leader of the House Local Government Committee, and I appreciate his dedication to our state and his service on this important committee.”
“I am honored that Speaker Casada has appointed me to serve as Chairman of the distinguished House Local Government Committee,” said Representative Crawford. “Tennessee has made incredible progress improving the well-being and quality of life for our citizens. I know my colleagues and I are committed to addressing the complex issues that still remain so we can ensure Tennessee continues to serve as a model that our entire nation can follow.”