Ross and Laura Priddy are raising their family in Jackson and understand that the decisions being made by our elected officials will directly impact the future for his family and yours. He wants to represent District 5’s voice on the City Council as we work together to make Jackson a better place to live, work, and play. Jackson is a special place, but Ross believes we can always improve. Ross believes we should work together as a community to decide what we want our future to look like in Jackson.

Ross was born and raised in Jackson, TN. He is a product of the Jackson Madison County School System and is a 2004 graduate of Jackson Central-Merry. Ross is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University and married Laura in 2008. Ross and Laura returned to Jackson in the fall of 2013, after 5 years of living in the Northeast. They have three sons Jack age 8, Thad age 6, and Owen age 3.

Since returning to Jackson Ross has worked in the banking industry and is currently a Mortgage Loan Officer with Leaders Credit Union. In 2015 Ross graduated Leadership Jackson and was named one of Jackson’s 40 under Forty. He has been serving on the board of Madison County CASA since 2015, is a member of the Jackson Good Morning Rotary Club, and a member of City Fellowship Baptist Church.

FUTURE FOCUSED PLAN

Ross believes that if we want a city that will attract new residents and retain our existing population we must think differently about our future. Ross believes we must have a plan for our budget and goals that are measurable if we want to continue to progress. Knowing where you want to go is one thing, having a road map to get you there is another.

EDUCATION

Ross believes the health and progress of any city begins with education. Ross will be an advocate for our public schools. Ross believes we need a new perspective from city leadership on partnering with our teachers, administrators, and students to improve our public school system. Better schools = a better city.

EFFECTIVE CREATIVE SOLUTIONS

Just because it has always been done that way does not mean it should continue to be done that way. Ross will work with the newly elected mayor, city council, city employees, and city residents to bring new ideas to the table. By implementing technology and working together towards creative solutions we can increase the efficiency of city services, saving money, and creating a better experience for city residents.

MEET ROSS PRIDDY, JACKSON CITY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 5

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