Diane Black Announces Statewide County Leadership Teams

Tuesday (12/5/17), Diane Black released the first round of her statewide County Leadership Teams. 7 Are in Rutherford County, but that list could grow.

The group of conservative activists and community leaders in all 95 counties have endorsed Diane's campaign for governor and will support a strong grassroots effort to elect her as Tennessee's 50th Governor.

"I'm proud to have so many strong conservative, grassroots leaders on my team from all 95 counties," said Diane Black. "My focus, from day one of this campaign, has been on engaging with local officials and local communities, listening to them about the issues that they face every day. Our next Governor will be faced with significant challenges, but also presented with significant opportunities. I'm honored by the grassroots support in our state and look forward to having this team fighting side by side with me to protect our Tennessee values."

Quick hits:

• 364 former and current elected officials, business and community leaders, pastors, farmers, Republican Party and Tea Party officers and activists.
• Over 100 former and current elected officials including city and county mayors, state legislators, sheriffs, district attorneys, county clerks, road supervisors, registers of deeds, school board members, TNGOP SEC members, and congressmen.
• Over 100 former and current officers of Tennessee Federation of Republican Women, county Republican Parties, Tea Party Organizations and the Tennessee Republican Party including a former state party chairman.

Members of the Diane Black for Governor County Leadership Team in Rutherford County includes:

• Mike Connor
• Beth Cope
• Evan Cope
• Former Congressman Van Hilleary
• Albert Jennings
• District Attorney General Jennings Jones
• Smyrna City Councilman Tim Morrell

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