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Candidacy Announcement

My name is Danny Clark. I am a candidate for Hickman County Mayor. I don’t have a lot of signs out because I am spending more time going around and talking to people, and besides, you can’t learn much about me from a sign. Here’s what is important about Danny Clark:

Background- I was born in Hickman County and raised here until we moved to and from 7 states and 2 foreign countries while my father served in the army. We returned home in 1973, and I completed school at Hickman County High (class of 1976). My trade became construction and during a slow winter I met a beautiful lady while working at Clark Container. We were married in 1986, and made our home in Lyles, TN. My wife, Pam, is an art teacher with both East and Hickman County high schools. We have raised 3 children, all of whom graduated from Hickman County Schools. My oldest, Kaitlin, has a masscommunication degree and is helping with the campaign. My son, Grady, served in the Air Force and made me extremely proud in doing so. My youngest, Maddi is a senior playing softball in college. I enjoy riding my motorcycle and spending time with family.

Serving Hickman County– I began serving as a county commissioner in 2004. Two of my most notable accomplishments as Commissioner have been my involvement in zoning and working to get East Hickman High School built. I am proud of serving on the “special jail committee” in 2004-2006 alongside several others where we came in under budget on the project by nearly $500,000. I also enjoyed working with David Hall to bring Diamond Gusset Jeans headquarters to Bon Aqua. I have served on the Budget Committee and Vision Hickman, as well as chaired the sheriff/jail and building committees. Through this, I have learned the ins and outs of our county government. I understand balancing the local budget. My latest efforts have been put towards serving on the Animal Control Oversight committee, and we are closer to that than this county has ever been. Recently my greatest effort and support has been thrown towards public safety, industry and a property maintenance resolution.

Becoming Your Mayor– I understand the need to pull people together and lead the county in a direction of growth in areas such as infrastructure, public safety, industry and school support. I already work closely with Economic and Community Development, Emergency Management and the Fire Departments to understand their needs and what will be needed in the near future. As a contractor by trade, I know the importance of long-range planning to get industry in an area. I understand that to keep the industries’ employees here, our community needs to offer places for families to grow, make memories and safely educate their children. I am a conservative who believes in progression in areas where progression is wanted and needed. I can’t promise there would never be a tax increase, any candidate that does is misleading you. I can promise you that I will fight for a county where you don’t have to leave to earn a living; a county where you won’t need a calendar to time how long it takes an emergency responder to get to you; a county that people drive through and ask, “why don’t I live here?” instead of “why the heck would anyone live here?”

I know what Hickman County needs because I am a true Hickman County man. I am not the most flowery with my words. I can’t help but tell the truth and be direct. I don’t pretend to be someone I am not, but I know what this county needs and I do not preach about change and progress; I make it.
Source: Danny Clark’s Official Bio/Press Release: PDF