Citing his experience and commitment to the community, former Hamilton County Commissioner Joe Graham of Lookout Valley has announced he is running to represent the commission’s new District 11 in the 2022 elections.
“Each person of District 11 deserves bold leadership and a comprehensive strategy of working together with local, civic and nonprofit groups,” said Graham, a businessman who remains active in civic affairs, including heading the Lookout Valley Neighborhood Association as its president.
Graham said he will be a strong advocate for Hamilton County Schools, positive growth and infrastructure needs.
Also filing to run in District 11 is Sean Nix, the vice chairman of the Hamilton County Democratic Party. Party primary elections for county offices are May 3. The general election is Aug. 4.
Graham served two four-year terms on the commission representing District 6 until losing to Democrat David Sharpe in 2018. The current nine-member county governing body has been expanded to 11 districts for 2022, and Graham believes he can help with that transition as well as make a difference for residents of the new District 11.