Tommy Barnes sees a better future for Colbert County and The Shoals by working together with all stakeholders to attract steady & good paying jobs and more tourism. Having traveled all over the USA, he has a vision for Colbert County and a believes “We can do better”.
One of the first tasks after taking office will be to empower the good employees of our county to better serve the community. Tommy will listen to ideas to help improve Colbert County’s appearance and address infrastructure challenges. These problems are easily solved and with a positive attitude, success is on the horizon.
Tommy has a chemical engineering degree and years of experience in problem solving. He worked in development at the Reynolds/Wise Alloys plant for 21 years and was also an environmental engineer at the plant, over water and waste water. He is currently employed (for the last 10 years) as the Civil Operations Manager with Sheffield Utilities and has been involved in the Sheffield downtown redevelopment.
With Tommy, you will have an experienced leader that knows how to recruit investors, sustainable industrial development, tourism, and community development. District 1 has some of the most beautiful land and water in the world and the TVA area is ripe for developing resulting in revenue collection for the cities and county. Tommy understands what it takes to design and engineer working solutions that bring development projects together, which in turn bring jobs and growth. With energetic and progressive leaders in place, Colbert County WILL prosper.
Attracting quality industries and developments are dependent on a great educational system. Tommy wants each and every child to have an opportunity to learn a trade while in school, and be able to continue their education in a quality college or university. He has a history of supporting our local schools and colleges and supports a strong educational system with extracurricular activities. He loves sports and outdoor activities and believes there should be an abundance of recreational activities for our school children, citizens and tourists alike.
Tommy has been married to Dee Barnes (RN) for over 30 years and has a son, daughter and 4 grandchildren. He has 3 brothers and 2 sisters that are involved in Shoals businesses, health care, missions, pharmacy, accounting, and education. One of his main reasons for wanting to be your District 1 County Commissioner, is not just for his family’s future, but for each and everyone that wants a better life and opportunity to succeed.
Tommy says the most fulfillment he has in life is helping others and will work tirelessly to help everyone in District 1. Each of our citizens should have access to a quality health care system and a timely response when one falls victim to bad health or accidents. He will be a strong advocate for options for treatments into the future.
Tommy understands what it takes to have a great quality of life. Colbert County needs leaders that value law enforcement , first responders, educators, public servants and the needs of the average citizen. Tommy Barnes is that man, someone you can talk to today, tomorrow and everyday, not just once every 4 years. He is a working man who understands what it takes to have a good quality of life.
It makes sense now, and in November, to Vote Tommy Barnes! He has development ideas and investors ready to help The Shoals with lodging and tourism. It is past time for our area to develop our natural resources and time to elect a leader with a plan for a better future!
Tommy believes The Shoals is positioned for great things and it WILL happen with progressive and energetic leadership. It’s time to roll up our sleeves and put a working man to work for US!!!
VOTE TOMMY BARNES!!!
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