Dan Howell
Commissioner Adam LoweCLEVELAND, Tenn. – Dan Howell, longtime executive assistant to Bradley County Mayor D. Gary Davis, will begin a leave of absence from there in November, possibly to run for the state House of Representatives.
“It has been a true honor to work beside Mayor Davis as he has served the people of Bradley County,” Howell said. He said he considered Davis his friend and looked forward to supporting him in his re-election bid next year.
Speculation has placed Howell in the running for the House District 22 seat that will be vacated by state Rep. Eric Watson, R-Cleveland, who recently announced he will seek to become Bradley County’s next sheriff.
County Commission Vice Chairman Adam Lowe announced Tuesday that he is a candidate to replace Watson.
Lowe, a local business owner and educator, said in a news release that he told friends of his intention earlier this week.