Truth always rises to the surface. It seems the political class of insiders would do well to always embrace truth. I wish to set forth documents for public review. Unlike the subjects of this information, I do not seek elected office or an approximate $500,000 annually in taxpayer funded salaries and benefits for one family. Public inspection of the documents should occur, as the public welfare demands it.
Weston Wamp, seeking the Hamilton County Mayors Office.
Coty Wamp, seeking the Hamilton County District Attorney’s Office.
Zach Wamp, operates an influence peddling consulting firm locally.
*Document 1: Zach Wamp Consulting, zachwamp.com
The online of homepage of Zach Wamp Consulting defines their mission as,
“A boutique firm known for an uncanny hands-on approach to business development through high-level introductions and relentless advocacy.” "hands-on" approach is grounded in relationships and ultimate trust with his clients.”
This is Zach Wamp’s firm, high level introductions and relentless advocacy, what has that got to do with Weston Wamp or Coty Wamp? A lot, since both Weston and Coty Wamp receive income from this firm, and are seeking the two highest elected offices in Hamilton County government.
Let’s continue.
*Document 2: Chattanoogan.com titled, Weston What is Your Job?
On November 15, 2021, the Chattanoogan.com published my question to Weston Wamp titled, “Weston, What Is Your Job?; Weston Replies” I asked Weston about his consulting contract with a political nonprofit called, Issue One, and income from Zach Wamp Consulting.
I asked this verbatim in the publication.
“As it turns out, the nonprofit Issue One funds the Swamp Stories most likely through a contract reported in the nonprofit's 1099’s that lists a contract with Zach Wamp Consulting for the last several years.
The Issue One contract has compensated Zach Wamp Consulting approximately $119,000 to $136,000 annually over the previous three years, according to the GuideStar 1099 IRS filings for Issue One.”
Weston wrote the following response and emailed it to Chattanoogan.com.
“Since that time, I have been self-employed, serving as a consultant and conservative voice of a national reform organization, hosting a successful podcast called Swamp Stories. That business engagement has nothing to do with Zach Wamp Consulting, as Mrs. Eidson wrongly alleges.”
Weston Wamp wrote in a most public venue with emphasis, “That business engagement has nothing to do with Zach Wamp Consulting.”
Weston and Zach Wamp are both contracted employees of the Issue One political group. Weston absolutely receives income from Zach Wamp Consulting contrary to all public statements of Weston Wamp, as he blatantly denies such parent supported financial connections.
*Document 3: Wamp for County Mayor Televised Ad
There is currently a televised political commercial that also is posted on the Weston Wamp for county mayor Facebook page.
Weston Wamp states the following in paid television and social media advertising, “I didn’t inherit money or a job, just their good name.”
Let’s continue.
*Documents 4: Open Records Election Commission.
While untruths in public responses and television ads abound from Weston Wamp about his parental financial support from Zach Wamp Consulting, I also learned that Coty Wamp, candidate for District Attorney receives financial support from Zach Wamp Consulting by their own admission to the Election Commission.
The public welfare demands that we examine the connection of both Weston and Coty Wamp to a known influence peddler called, Zach Wamp Consulting. Afterall, the highest elected offices in Hamilton County, if acquired by Weston and Coty Wamp, both have financial and relative connection to a well-established influence peddler in ZW Consulting.
Weston Wamp reported the following income sources to the Election Commission, see attached documents.
“Millennial Debt Foundation
Issue One
Zach Wamp Consulting”
It appears parent coattails was right on target, as Weston Wamp absolutely has gained employment through Issue One with his parent Zach Wamp. Make no mistake about it, former congressman Wamp is a primary leader in Issue One Reform Caucus, where Weston is a political consultant. Weston absolutely receives income from Zach Wamp Consulting, as reported to the Election Commission.
Coty Wamp also reports income from Zach Wamp Consulting and of course the Sheriff Hammond job created by the political class.
What does an influence peddling ZW Consulting, a County Mayor, and District Attorney in Hamilton County look like for we the people? When does arrogance of the Wamp candidates become so large that a pass is issued for untruths stated to the public?
The voters will decide.
In the meantime, there is income listed from the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation. However, those funds are passed through the Millennial Debt Foundation to fund activities and travels of Weston Wamp. The Millennial Debt Foundation also employs a current school board member and candidate for county commission, Tucker McClendon. The last obtainable 1099 IRS filing for Weston’s Millennial Debt Foundation is 2019 on GuideStar. The 2020, 1099 IRS filing for Millennial Debt Foundation should be disclosed, as it has not been submitted to Guidestar for public transparency.
April Eidson