Matt Nave
The city of Rossville ended qualifying on Wednesday with only one person qualifying for each position open, therefore they will not be conducting an election, Danielle L. Montgomery, Walker County election director, said.
Rossville
City Council
Jarret Lassetter and Erica Harris
Mayor
Hal Gray
LaFayette
Council Ward 3
Tim Rayburn
Council Ward 4
Stacy Suttle
Tommy McGaha
Winston Marsh
Chris Davis
Council at large
Wayne Swanson, Mark Lemons
Chickamauga
City Council
Daymon Garrett, Matthew Nave, Lee Miller and James "Dale" Powell
School Board
David Askew, Grant Parrish
Mayor
Randall Dalton, Trey Deck
Chickamauga Council candidate Matt Nave issued this statement.
I have lived in Chickamauga my entire life and am a graduate of Gordon Lee High School. Being the son of a local police officer I was raised to respect law enforcement and saw what it meant to have true dedication to the community. Having been active in local politics for the past several years I was able to meet many business owners and elected officials and hear their concerns and suggestions about our community.
"I was fortunate enough to win a special election for Walker County Republican Chairman in 2022 and I served in that role until March of this year. During that time I was the youngest county Republican Party Chairman in the country. My age gave me a unique opportunity to help bridge the gap between young voters and the Republican Party.
"I'm running because I believe we can grow our city without compromising the values that make it so great. I want a future for Chickamauga where citizens who want a good job do not have to leave our city to find one. I saw so many of my peers that went to college move to bigger cities where there were more opportunities.
"We have an excellent school system that makes Chickamauga one of the most desirable communities to raise a family but my generation leaves due to lack of skilled employment opportunities. I believe we can incentivise businesses to move in by creating an environment that is more business friendly. With proper leadership and conservative values of limited government and fiscal responsibility along with proper planning we can revitalize Chickamauga's approach to business."