Contributed photo by Hullander campaign / Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, left, has endorsed Matt Hullander for Hamilton County mayor.U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Chattanooga, has endorsed Matt Hullander in the race for Hamilton County mayor.
Fleischmann’s campaign announced the endorsement for Hullander, also a Chattanooga Republican, in a Wednesday news release. The congressman in a statement said Hullander was “exactly the leader we need to deliver for the people of Hamilton County.”
“Matt Hullander is clearly the best choice to lead Hamilton County,” Fleischmann said. “In today’s political climate, it is rare to find a person with the character, business acumen and devotion to Hamilton County which I see in Matt. Over the years I’ve watched Matt grow in his personal and professional life, expanding the Hullco business enterprise and taking the Hullander name into new ventures for the benefit of our community. He holds the skills and temperament to succeed, and I believe he will lead our community in an exemplary form.”
Hullander bought the family home improvement business, Hullco, from his father in 2007 and sold it in 2021 for an undisclosed amount. His father, Bill Hullander, was elected county trustee in 2010. The office serves as county treasurer and tax collector.
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