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Realtors endorse Jetton for assessor

FILE - In this May 8, 2014 photo, a sign announces a residential home sale pending in Framingham, Mass. Fewer Americans signed contracts to buy homes in August 2015, the National Association of Realtors said Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, as pending sales slumped amid broader concerns about the U.S. stock market and global economy. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes, File) FILE - In this May 8, 2014 photo, a sign announces a residential home sale pending in Framingham, Mass. Fewer Americans signed contracts to buy homes in August 2015, the National Association of Realtors said Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, as pending sales slumped amid broader concerns about the U.S. stock market and global economy. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes, File)

By Staff Reports November 22, 2015 1 min read

The Greater Chattanooga Association of Realtors has endorsed Sterling Jetton in the Republican primary for the office of Hamilton County Assessor of Property.

A news release stated the endorsement “is in recognition of our belief that Sterling Jetton is highly qualified for this position, and that his record of service to our community has proven worthy of selection by the voters.”

Jetton has worked in the assessor’s office for 27 years and had been lead real property appraiser during six reappraisals.

Also seeking the GOP nomination is Hamilton County Commissioner Marty Haynes.

The Republican primary will be held March 1 and early voting begins Feb. 10.