Delong says she’s right for the job
Van Buren County Circuit Court Clerk Teresa Simmons Delong has announced her candidacy for re-election.
Delong has served as circuit clerk for Van Buren County for eight years, during which time audits have showed all funds accounted for in an office which annually handles about $500,000.
“A large amount of money passes through my office and it must be handled properly,” Simmons said. “I’ve proven my ability to handle large amounts of money and can be trusted with that responsibility.”
Delong noted the job is often a difficult one since her office deals with critical issues which affect many people.
“In our jobs, we work with people whose lives are in great stress,” Delong said. “My heart goes out to these people, but the duties of this office do not allow me to please everyone. I try to do all I can do for the citizens of this county. My staff and I work very hard to meet the needs of the people coming into the office.”
Delong noted her office operates on clerk’s fees paid by litigants. She said she intends to continue operating the office efficiently, and within the budget. Delong serves as clerk of the courts of general sessions, juvenile and circuit.
Delong is a graduate of Van Buren County High School and attended Tennessee Tech. She is the daughter of J.D. and Jennie Sue Baker Simmons. She has three children, Nick, 21, Cole 16, and Drew, 8.
Delong said her duties at the office will prevent her from visiting each residence in Van Buren County; however, she said she would be happy to meet personally with any citizen if they would contact her.