Report by Griffin Strategies LLC - JoAnne Skidmore officially announced Monday evening at the Rutherford County Republican Party Headquarters that she will be a candidate in the Republican primary for the Rutherford County Commission in the 15th District.

Skidmore, a small business owner and Executive Director of the Rutherford County Republican party will be a candidate in the May 6th, 2014 Republican primary.

Howard Wall offered opening remarks at the rally and said, “I’m firmly convinced that she (JoAnne) has what it takes effectively to represent all of us as commissioner of the 15th district”

Adam Coggin who is the incumbent District 15 commission but is vacating his position in order to be a candidate in the Republican primary for the Tennessee State House of Representatives in the 48th District was also in attendance.

“I take a great deal of pride in telling you that I am a lifelong resident of Rutherford County, that I was educated in our public school system, and how pleased I have been to offer my children the same opportunity to receive their education here. I love Rutherford County, it is home, it is where my roots are and with the exponential growth this county has experienced in my short life of 40+ years, I know this is a pivotal moment in our county’s history, whether it is realized or not,” Skidmore said

“I am running because I know, as a mother and a patriot, the face of our county government is poised to change as we know it. I want to ensure the citizens of Rutherford County and the 15th District that they have a voice that represents the will of the good citizens, and that they have access to leadership on matters close to home,” She said

Skidmore concluded her remarks by saying “this campaign is not about JoAnne Skidmore- it’s about Rutherford County and the people in district 15. One of my heroes, President Ronald Reagan, said, "There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit. I look forward to working with many leaders to solve the issues facing our great county. Together we can ensure a vibrant, prosperous future for all”