Residents meet, learn about county candidates

MT. PLEASANT With the August general election quickly approaching, several local candidates addressed residents about goals for their respective seats.

The Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce hosted a political forum Tuesday at the Community Center at 501 Gray Lane. Moderator Robert Wakefield asked the candidates questions that residents submitted.

Candidates running for the 22nd Judicial District Circuit Court judge (Part I), 22nd Judicial District Attorney General, county clerk, District 10 county commissioner, county trustee and circuit court clerk addressed voters at the meeting.

All those positions will be on the Aug. 7 general election ballot.

22nd Judicial District Circuit Court Judge (Part I)

J. Thomas DuBois cited his experience as a city court judge for the past 14 years and his former duties as a military prosecutor and JAG attorney as qualifications for the position. He is also a former Maury County state representative.

I am running because I feel like it is time for a change, DuBois, who ran unopposed in Maury Countys first Republican primary, said. It has been 32 years since weve had a choice for this position.

Jim T. Hamilton has held the position since 1982 and has plenty of experience, he said. He aims to keep politics out of the courtroom, Hamilton said.

A circuit court judge handles serious matters, he said. Its not a small matter at all to be in that court.

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Residents meet, learn about county candidates