Bredesen here for legislative breakfast Monday
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Gov. Phil Bredesen and U.S. Rep. Lincoln Davis will attend the annual breakfast along with the usual group of state lawmakers: Sen. Jerry Cooper, Rep. Charlie Curtiss, and Rep. Judd Matheny.
“It’s going to be great to have them here,” Chamber of Commerce president Lea Chrisawn said of the addition of Bredesen and Davis.
According to Chrisawn, during Gov. Bredesen’s visit, the Chamber plans to present a resolution to him, as well as to city and the county governments, concerning workman’s compensation.
“Workers’ comp reform is something that has been very important to Governor Bredesen,” Chrisawn said.
Chrisawn said the employment outlook in Tennessee is also a major concern for Bredesen, leading him to form a jobs cabinet at the state level composed of seven commissioners from various state departments.
“This is something Gov. Bredesen brought together,” Chrisawn said, “because he wanted all these different departments to work together.”
Chrisawn said state support is especially important for small communities like Warren County.
“Rural communities look to the state a lot for help in finding leads and developing leads,” Chrisawn said, noting the state has shown genuine concern at the announcement of Carrier’s closing.
The cost to attend the legislative breakfast is $10, payable at the door, and reservations are required. The breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m.
Please call the Chamber at 473-6611 by 4 p.m. today to make your reservations.
Legislative breakfast
When: Monday
Where: Civic Center
Time: 8:30 a.m.
• Call the Chamber at 473-6611 to make a reservation