Jim Coppinger announced he will seek re-election as Hamilton County mayor on Wednesday during the Friends of Hixson breakfast, a nonprofit community group that meets monthly.
“I could never imagine when I grew up on our family farm that I would have the true honor to serve as the mayor of one of Tennessee’s leading counties and the absolute privilege to represent some of the finest people in our state,” Coppinger said. “I am asking for the opportunity and honor to continue to serve the residents and voters of Hamilton County.”
In a news release, Coppinger noted his strong advocacy for public education and workforce development and his priority of creating an environment that supports job creation and economic growth of new and existing business and industry.
The county mayor oversees a budget near $725 million and more than 1,700 employees. Coppinger said the county has added more than 14,628 jobs and more than $2.2 billion in new investment since 2011, as well as almost 22,000 new residents.
“My pledge to Hamilton Countians remains to treat each of your tax dollars with care and good stewardship, serve our community to the best of my abilities and work with our area leaders to create the best place to live, work, play and retire,” he said.