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theview Page 4 (Continued from page 3) DEMOCRATIC BALLOT COUNTY MAYOR strengthen our economy and support our public schools, while holding the line on taxes and spending. As commissioner, I will continue efforts to eliminate the county debt and to reduce our property tax rate, which is the highest in Tennessee and double the state average. We need to reverse the migration out of Shelby County by making this a safer place to live, with high-paying jobs and a well- educated workforce made possible by great schools. I would appreciate your vote on May 1. SHERIFF Dale Lane Occupation/Career: Director Shelby County Office of Preparedness Contact info: www.Dale LaneFor Sheriff.com, www.safershelby.com Candidate Statement: I started my career in 1987 with the Millington Police Department and joined the Sheriff’s Office in 1989 progressing through the ranks to Chief Inspector. In 2014, I became the Director of the Office of Preparedness. I have a Masters Degree and I am a FBI National Academy Graduate. I have proven the ability to lead positive change and I will do this as your sheriff to reduce crime, reduce fear, and improve the quality of life for all. Our focus will be combating violent crime and rebuilding trust. I have the endorsements of Mayor Luttrell and every suburban mayor in the county. 901.870.2095 Sidney Chism Occupation/career: Public Information Specialist Contact Info: sidneychismforcounty [email protected], www.sidneychism forcountymayor.com, Candidate Statement: My candidacy for Shelby County Mayor is to strive for economic growth and fairness for all, because as my campaign motto states “Together We Can” it simply reiterates the fact that, as a collaborative effort within this county, we can and we will bring about a change for all. I believe that most of our societal ills derive from being a county with a high poverty rate. My main concern is to maintain long-term solutions to the current high poverty, crime rate, and our educational system that cultivates in mass to the innovators of the future. Lee Harris, www.leeharrisformayor.com COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 J. Racquel Collins Occupation/career: Assistant Dean, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Contact info: www.voteracquel.com; www.facebook.com/voteracquel Candidate Statement: As a veteran, I am fighting for comprehensive and timely veteran services. We should be putting it .com all on the line for those who put it all on the line for us. As a higher education administrator and mother, I am fighting for public education, including universal pre-K and programs that prepare students for both vocational-technical careers and college. As a citizen who wants to foster a prosperous future for our community, I am fighting for improved infrastructure that allows Memphis and surrounding Shelby County to be a preferred destination for growth in new industry and commerce. COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 Monica A. Timmerman Occupation: Attorney Contact info: www.timmerman4 district3.com; @ElectMonicaTimmerman (Facebook); @ElectTimmerman (Twitter) April 2018 Candidate statement: I am the best candidate to represent my district on the Shelby County Commission because I am well aware of the issues and concerns facing our community at this time. I am a long-time resident of Bartlett, I am a Bartlett business owner, and my children attend Bartlett City Schools. This community needs a leader who understands government, and my work in the legal community has prepared me to rise to the challenge. I want to meet and engage with the members of this wonderful community and ensure that your county commission is working for you! SHERIFF Floyd Bonner, bonnerforsheriff.com Bennie Cobb, www.cobbforsheriff2018.com