CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Chris Weir has officially entered the race for Bradley County mayor.
“As a conservative, I believe we should do everything we can to sustain a healthy economy driven by free enterprise, a strong work ethic and personal responsiblity,” Mr. Weir said in a press release.
In an interview, Mr. Weir said he must introduce himself to Bradley County voters during his first-ever political campaign. Mr. Weir just returned this month from his enlistment in the U.S. Army.
KEY ELECTION DATESFeb. 18: Qualifying deadlineMay 4: County primary electionAug. 5: County general electionSource: State Division of Elections
“I think it’s time for local officials to stand up for Bradley County the way Bradley countians stand up for each other,” he said.
Mr. Weir, a Bradley County native, is the brother of Sgt. David Weir, who was killed in action in Iraq in 2006.
Mr. Weir joins three other candidates in the May 4 Republican primary election for the county mayor’s office. There are no candidates yet in the Democratic primary.
Incumbent D. Gary Davis and County Commissioner Lisa Stanbery also are seeking the Republican nomination. Paul Edward Krisle also has picked up a qualifying petition at the County Election Commission office, records show.