Republican Candidate
Name: Ernest Burgess
Occupation: Mayor of Rutherford County
Education: B.S. from MTSU; M.S. from the University of Tennessee

Why are you running?
I am running because I have a responsibility to serve and a duty to use my experience and ability to participate in improving our county. I enjoy being a part of improving our quality of life.

What is the most pressing issue facing Rutherford County and your possible solution?
One of the most pressing issues facing Rutherford County is balancing growth, budgets and the quality of life. We will carefully match revenue increases to service improvements. We will only implement capital improvements at a pace commensurate with growth in development taxes and our ability to service any needed debt.

Independent Candidate
Name:  David Limbaugh
Occupation: Full Time Student at MTSU (3.8 GPA, Dean’s List)
Education: Math Major at MTSU, Sophomore
Website: limbaughforcountymayor.com

Why are you running?
To be the next county mayor of Rutherford County
 
What is the most pressing issue facing Rutherford County and your possible solution?  
Debt.

Possible Solution? Impact Fees. 

Compare the percentage of taxes going to debt service in our county and Williamson County.