York sets sights on U.S. House seat
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“Let the voices of the voters of Putnam, Warren and White counties be heard. Together we can put common sense back in Nashville,” York said in announcing his candidacy. “I promise to represent the 43rd District with management and with integrity. I see being elected as receiving a mandate to express the will of the voting constituency.”
The son of Rosie Jane and the late Alvin C. York, the candidate is self-employed with Tennessee Valley Design as an architectural designer, industrial die designer and consultant. He is actively involved in the community and a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ. He is a former public school teacher and a member of TEA.
“I want to restore decency to state government and provide the effective leadership our district needs,” York said. “I am strongly against a state income tax, profession tax, and will oppose legislatively to a sales tax burden.
“I will not insult your intelligence by telling you if I am elected, I will not raise your taxes, but my goal is that I will make sure every dime of your tax dollar is accounted for. Yes, it is time for a change and we can make those changes.”
York said being a former school teacher has given him insight into the problems teachers face every day. York said he is concerned about the pay ranges for teachers across the state.
“A tenured teacher from the 43rd District makes several thousand dollars less than a counterpart from Shelby County schools,” York said. “My goal is that the salaries are the same across the state so Tennessee can entice better teachers.
This goal can be accomplished by cuts in the administrators’ salaries, better management skills, and making use of corporate and government grants.”
York noted there is no limit to the education opportunity in the job market and he hopes to enhance opportunities for the youth by providing employment opportunities.
“I would like to see our schools become the best in the nation,” York said. “The combined efforts between local and state governments can provide tools to lure manufacturing and these efforts are really needed to make the employment dreams a reality. Furthermore, by increasing our workforce and lowering unemployment in the 43rd District, we can ease the budget woes we are facing.”
York said he would be glad to listen to comments or questions from his constituents at any time.