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County Commissioner, District 4
Carla LaRue Other

Profession: U.S. Postal Service Clerk and licensed cosmetologist

Education: Central High School 1989 Graduate and Tenn. School of Beauty 1990

Family: Wife of Jeff LaRue and mother of Will LaRue

Organizations: Deer Lodge Historical Society Secretary, member of Imagination Library of Morgan County, Morgan County Park and Recreation Board, and Treasurer of St. Paul Lutheran Church

Experience: I have always been attentive to the issues of our county and hope to contribute to any accomplishments possible.

Why Running: To help accomplish my feats necessary to better Morgan County citizens and especially support for our younger generation.

Top Issue Beliefs: The welfare and future of our county.

Jackie F. Branstetter, II Other

Profession: No information provided

Allen Brown Other

Profession: EMT-IV Morgan County EMS

Education: Graduated from Sungright High School 1987, completed Roane State EMT Program. Currently enrolled at Tennessee Technology Center Huntsville.

Family: Parents, Lawrence and Mary Brown; brother, Matthew Brown

Why Running: To help and be a voice for the people in the fourth district and Morgan County.

Top Issue Beliefs: Jobs for Morgan County, need to find ways to improve and strengthen the county’s economy. Continued work and support for better education for our kids.

Marion Hawn Democrat

Profession: Disabled Veteran

Education: Central High School, 2 years Roane State

Family: Reba Hawn wife of 40 years, Mitch Hawn son and wife Tabitha along with grandchildren Caleb and Charlee Ann Hawn, Rita Woods daughter along with grandchildren Dee Miller, PFC Randy Miller who is currently serving in Iraq. and Ben Miller

Organizations: Member of Potters Chapel Missionary Baptist Church

Experience: Current County Commissioner

Why Running: To make Morgan County a better place to live, work. We need to remember to put God first in everything.

Top Issue Beliefs: 1. Education 2. Economy 3. Taxes 4. Roads 5. Water

Susie Kries Other

Profession: Retired Postmaster/Hair Stylist

Education: 1-12 with Electronics Degree and Cosmetology

Family: Wife of Bill Kries (former commissioner), mother of Carla LaRue and Katrina Hunt, grandmother of Will LaRue and Noah and Karley Hunt.

Organizations: Chairman of Deer Lodge Historical Society and St. Paul Historical Committee and July 4th Coordinator

Experience: 8 years County Commission serving on building and public service committee and vice-chair on budget committee

Why Running: To continue in the progress for Morgan County by working towards opportunities to benefit our citizens as taxpayers and providing support for our county employees.

Top Issue Beliefs: Unemployment, health insurance and tax stability

Mandi Steelman-Jonquet Other

Profession: Certified Nurse Assistant

Education: High School, some college

Family: Husband – Mauri Jonquet; Father and Mother – Tim and Patricia Steelman; Brother – Justin Steelman

Organizations: Member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church

Experience: No answer

Why Running: At times like these I feel it's very important that Morgan County have County Commissioners that know the value of a dollar and know how to spend it. And we need county commissioners that don't forget who foots the bill.

Top Issue Beliefs: Jobs, controlled spending, water and knowing the tax rate.