Mayor Jacobs Interviews U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn

Mayor Jacobs Interviews U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.- Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs continues to observe National County Government Month throughout April by sharing videos on Mondays and Wednesdays that highlight local leaders and their duties and responsibilities.
“I think it’s important that folks understand how the different levels of government operate and interact,” Mayor Jacobs said. “All too often we think only of federal government, but state and local government can have an even bigger impact on our lives.”
Mayor Jacobs sat down with U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn to discuss her decision to run for public office, the differences between the house and the senate and her role in helping Tennesseans at the highest levels in our nation’s capital.
“Once every quarter, I convene all of our congressional delegation,” Blackburn said. “We sit down and work through issues. We find out legislation that different members of the house are working on, and I try to see how Senator Haggerty and I can best help them with what they need attention to in their district.”
The Mayor began the series in an interview with Knox County Commission Chair Courtney Durrett found here and KCS Board Chair Kristi Kristy here. Mayor Jacobs then discussed the role of state government during discussions with District 14 Tennessee State representative Jason Zachary located here, as well as District 6 Tennessee State senator Becky Duncan Massey found here. The Mayor expanded local interviews to include state and federal leaders to provide viewers with a window into public service at even higher levels.
All videos in the series have appeared on the county and Mayor’s social media platforms and will conclude on April 26 in a conversation with Tennessee U.S. representative Tim Burchett.
National County Government Month is an annual celebration of county government held each April to promote services and programs while providing insight into what elected officials do and how government works.

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Great interview! Two of my favorite Tennesseans!

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i swear i learn more from youtube than i do at school

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