Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger is seen in this file photo.LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION
Hamilton County’s legislative delegation consists of:• Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Bo Watson, R-Hixson• Sen. Todd Gardenhire, R-Chattanooga• House Majority Leader Gerald McCormick, R-Chattanooga• Rep. Richard Floyd, R-Chattanooga• Rep. JoAnne Favors, D-Chattanooga• Rep. Vince Dean, R-East Ridge• Rep. Mike Carter, R-Ooltewah
Hamilton County leaders have made their wish lists and checked them twice to present them to state lawmakers this morning.
Today’s breakfast at the Chattanooga Choo Choo is an annual meeting between the local legislative delegation and local constitutional offices, including the county mayor, county commissioners, sheriff, the county clerk, the district attorney, the county register of deeds and Juvenile Court.
Each will have several minutes to present items they hope state lawmakers will address in the upcoming legislative session. The 108th Tennessee General Assembly convenes Jan. 8, 2013.
“We just want them to have a good, open line of communication and rapport with us so we can be on the same page about issues or legislation that is going to impact the county,” said Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger, whose office holds the event.