Chris D. Jackson For State Representative :: We Can Do Better!

by Chris D. Jackson

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Elected to the local county commission at the age of 19, Chris Jackson has always had a love for public service and helping those who don't have a voice. After a term on the county commission with a number of progressive accomplishments, Jackson is now exploring the idea of running for the State House against a four term Republican incumbent.

In this time of hardship, the 70th District and the state of Tennessee needs real leadership in Nashville. Chris can be that leader!

Here is his pledge to the 70th District and all Tennesseans:

1) I will fight every single day for quality and affordable health care for all Tennesseans. This is an issue that is near and dear to my heart. That is because both my mother and sister both have multiple sclerosis and I have personally saw what happens when someone does not have the coverage that they need to fight a sickness or disease. I want to fight to make sure no other family has to watch a loved one suffer from not having the coverage they deserve. In the most prosperous country in the world, it is a shame that we have so many uninsured citizens. I want to change that.

2) I will work hard to see that we create a 21st Century business community and workforce for our state that will produce good paying jobs for our district and state for years to come. That means investing in green collar jobs and the technologies of tomorrow all the while expanding on current industries. Tennessee is blessed to have the best and hardest working workforce of anywhere in the world. It is time that we invest in them and make sure they have everything they need to compete and win in this fast changing world we live in. If we are serious about getting out of the economic rut we are in and taking care of Tennessee's working class families, this is a must.

3) I will be a fighter for Tennessee's children. Our children today are not only in competition with each other here in the United States, but also worldwide. Therefore, it is crucial that we give them the tools necessary to thrive in the 21st Century. This means investing in education from Pre-K all the way to higher education. Being a young person who is at the end of his college career and not too far removed from his public school days, I know what is expected of students today, how we can better improve our schools and help students.

In order to tackle these big issues and help working families across Tennessee, we need a strong leader with a powerful, progressive voice in the State House!

Help take back the House and secure Tennessee's future by donating today to the Jackson For State Representative Exploratory Committee!