State Representative Dan Howell, Tennessee District 22
State Representative Dan Howell was among the first term Tennessee legislators who participated in a workshop offered by The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service’s Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership and the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy. Rep. Howell represents District 22 which includes Polk, Meigs and much of Bradley County.
The workshop, held at the Baker Center on the UT campus, briefed the new lawmakers on elements of governing at the state level. Sessions included: Transitioning from Campaigning to Governing: Policy Choices, Conflicts and Decisions; a briefing on the state budget process and an update on Tennessee’s revenue structure; and information on economic development. The new legislators heard from Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey and House Speaker Beth Harwell; while also meeting with UT leaders including UT President Dr. Joe DiPietro, and UT Knoxville Chancellor Dr. Jimmy Cheek.
“I found the workshop for new legislators to be extremely helpful Rep. Howell said. "It offered insightful and unbiased information which helped me get a clearer perspective and a running start as a freshman Legislator in Nashville.”
The Newly Elected Tennessee Legislators Workshop is part of the Tennessee Legislative Leaders Academy, a joint venture with the Naifeh Center and the Baker Center. The academy will offer courses of interest to state lawmakers throughout the year.