Promising to fight every day for working families in Rutherford, Bedford and Moore Counties, Murfreesboro optometrist Jean Anne Rogers officially kicked off her bid to become the next state senator from District 16.
“All across this district, families are struggling to make ends meet, students are struggling to get the education they need to get ahead and senior citizens are struggling ro afford the health care they want”, she said.
Rogers says her political beliefs mirror those of two well-known Tennessee Democrats, Governor Phil Bredesen and Congressman Bart Gordon. In fact, Bredesen appointed her to the Tennessee Board of Education in 2005. “I am thankful that my sister, who teaches math, and many teacher friends keep me informed about challenges they face in the classroom. Serving on the Board of Education has provided me an understanding and avenue to address some of these challenges.”
“Just as Governor Bredesen and Congressman Gordon work on the tough problems facing our state, I promise to work hard from day one to make this district an even better place in which to live and raise a family”, Rogers said. “Times are tough for a lot of people. We need elected leaders that work hard to protect the best interests of our families.”
She and her husband, Mark, have been married for 25 years. They have three daughters (Jan Margaret, Anne, and Addison).
Rogers, an optometrist in Murfreesboro for 29 years, is known for her hard work. She served as Siegel High School’s first PTA president. As a member of First United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro, she has been a Sunday school teacher, superintendent of youth, and chairwoman o the staff-parish committee. She has also coached youth league basketball.
Rogers is the Vice Chair of the Murfreesboro Power Board and an active member of the Tennessee Academy of Optometry. She has served as resident of the League of Women Voters of Rutherford County, secretary of the United Way of Rutherford County, and an ambassador for the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce.
She credits he commitment to public service to her supportive family and to the teachings of her late mother and father, a retired chief justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court. “My father used to say that there is an art in thinking of others, it has to be practiced. My mother taught us by example to think of others. With this kind of upbringing, I know the importance of helping others. I want to take my care, competence and commitment to another level.”
Rogers believes in the sanctity of the family, providing children with the skills they need for solid and successful futures, improving access to affordable health care, and keeping Tennessee free of a state income tax.
An effort close to her heart is working to help senior citizens remain independent and vital as long as possible. “Our families are treasures, with all their history, knowledge and wosdom. We need tpo utilize their skills, listen to them and learn from them,” she says.
Rogers states, “Government should be open honest, and everyone in government should work to eliminate wasteful spending. I will listen to your concerns and work hard to solve problems. I will be a good steward of our hard earned money.”
Election day for the Democratic Primary is August 7, 2008. Early voting begins on Friday, July 18 and ends Saturday, August 2. For more information on the Rogers’ campaign, visit her web site at JeanAnneRogersForSenate.com, email her at jahrogersod@mac.com or phone her office 615-890-7920.
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