The look of concern my wife Rachael had on her face when I first mentioned running for state representative is still very clear in my mind. As a family we prayed and sought wisdom, discussed with friends and neighbors across the district, and ultimately decided that the door was open to seek the Republican nomination in District 30.
In the time since I first saw that initial look of concern from my wife, I have seen the faces of thousands of District 30 voters as we have knocked on doors from East Lake to Apison. Many of the faces we meet at doors are concerned as well. On front porches I have taken the time to listen to these concerns. A mother in East Brainerd is concerned about her children’s safety while they are at school. A man and his wife in East Ridge are concerned about government seizing the home and property that they spent their life working to obtain. A younger couple in Concord are concerned about the success of the small business they started. A retired man in Collegedale is concerned about our infrastructure needs due to the large amount of growth in our district.
It has also been a priority of mine to attend candidate forums held across the district to hear and address concerns from directly from voters. From East Hamilton to Missionary Ridge, I took the time to answer questions on the issues that matter on election day. Time and time again I have made it clear where I stand as a candidate and how I would address issues as state representative.
When I looked at Rachael this morning while we were talking about the election tomorrow, I saw a look of confidence on her face in that decision that we made those many months ago. With the support of many, we have worked tirelessly to meet with as many voters as possible and have focused on addressing real issues that District 30 residents face every day. I am proud of what we have been able to accomplish, and I humbly ask for your vote tomorrow to serve as your next District 30 state representative.
Jonathan Mason
Republican Candidate
District 30 State House