Tennessee State House District 38

“I am from a family of farmers, public servants, and entrepreneurs. I will always question whether any bill or initiative is transparent and democratic to maintain high trust with constituents. I believe my district will benefit from my 25 years of public accounting and corporate leadership experience. I am a current CPA firm owner.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)

“Voters in my community want to maintain local control over unwanted landfills and data centers being built near schools and residences. I plan to partner with local commissions and executives and community organizations to adopt the County Powers Act which allows zoning over unincorporated areas, adopt and recommend the state maintain the Jackson Law which allows local government to deny permits approved by TDEC, and implement reasonable municipal zoning.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)

“In an inflationary environment such as we are navigating today, the state legislature should ensure that its constituents keep pace with higher costs thrust upon them. When constituents pay more for gas, groceries, utilities, property taxes, insurance, healthcare, and other consumer goods the public budgets should also increase by a similar percentage continuously.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)

“Kelly is a solid supporter of our 2nd Amendment rights.” (Campaign website)

“Kelly will work to find conservative solutions for our growing opioid crisis.” (Campaign website)

“Over the past several weeks I have heard from a great many people across Pickett, Scott, Fentress, and the rest of the district who have questions about news reports connecting our counties to a possible long-term nuclear waste repository.” (Campaign website)