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About Jimmie...
Occupation/ Work: business owner/ veteran
Reasons to Vote for
Jimmie...
Vietnam Veteran
I enlisted in The United States Navy in 1965 to follow in the
footsteps of my father.
While in the service I then volunteered for Vietnam to replace one
sailor who was married with children, so that he may come home to his
family.
One of my orders was being the Captain of a Gunboat in Vietnam
I was responsible for the lives of other service personnel
As their leader, I had to make hard and fast decisions
As a Vietnam Veteran, I would like to get a VA Hospital in this area
Work ethics
I am a retired small business owner- which gives me experience in
finances.
I own Shelton Enterprise
I have been trained to operate and supervise operations of a
multitude of heavy equipment.
In 1992 I volunteered to do demolition and clean up work after
Hurricane Andrew.
I am proud of the Letters of Appreciation that I have received for my
assistants in hurricane damages in 1993 from:
A. Terry Brandstad- Governor of Iowa
B. Michael M. Cline- Assistant Deputy Coordinator of Operations of The
Common Wealth of Virginia
And
C. James B. Hunt Jr.- Governor of North Carolina
6. With numerous construction jobs that I have completed over the past
years I have extensive experience in determining property development
needs for zoning codes which is needed in the 6th district and the rest of
the county.
7. I am also the owner of Shelton Wholesale- which I am honored to be
listed in “The Whose Who in Washington DC” for
25 years of service
Volunteer for the community
Several years ago there was an advertisement on the TV for volunteers
who had 4 wheel drive vehicles to help deliver meals. I immediately
called and volunteered for Meals on wheels. And I now deliver for Meals
on Wheels in the winter time when the weather is bad and their paid
employees can‘t make the trips. Back when I started I even met Mayor
Mike Ragsdale there. Meals on wheels is a community service that assist
people who are shut in. and have no other means of getting food.
Family man
I have lived in the 6 th district for 40 years
I have put 2 children thru the Knox County School System I also have
1 grandchild in the system now . And I have one grandchild and 2 great
grandchildren that will be in the system in the near future.
2002 election
During the 2002 election time, I was endorsed by:
A. Congressman John Duncan
B. Mayor Mike Ragsdale
C. Mike Lowe
D. Mike Padgett
E. Mike Gordon of Karns Republican Party
And
F. Mr. Lynnus Gill of Powell
2. I was defeated by a mere 1% margin in 2002 against Mark Cawood -
whose term limit had already expired but was enforced by the Rule of Law
until now.
In closing
I would like the opportunity to continue the growth of the 6 th
district with my many years of experience in leadership, problem
solving, land development, finances, and the needs of our county
If elected I will put honesty and integrity back into politics.
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