Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives - District 29 in 2020 Tennessee General Election.
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Get StartedRep. Mike Carter will work hard to ensure Tennessee maintains the right environment for job creation by keeping taxes low and regulations fair while supporting strategic investments to help the private sector grow. Learn more
He believes everything wrong in public education can be fixed by “Letting Teachers Teach.” This is why Rep. Mike Carter supported the largest increase in funding for public education this year and will continue to fight for legislation that calls for more classroom instruction rather than testing, gives local communities more control over their public schools, and helps school districts recruit and retain the best teachers to educate our children. Learn more
From day one, Rep. Mike Carter has been the leading advocate to stop “forced annexation” in our state. Thanks to his leadership and hard work, the 60-year-old law allowing cities to annex property without the consent of property owners has now been repealed. Learn more
Local roads are the backbone of our economy. Rep. Mike Carter understands the importance of having good roads when it comes to driving the growth and development in District 29. This is why he worked to expedite funding for the widening of Apison Pike from Old Lee Highway to Ooltewah-Ringgold Road, and why he continues to advocate for legislation that will require cities to use the state’s gasoline tax on building and maintaining local streets, highways, bridges, and sidewalks. Learn more
As a successful businessman, Rep. Mike Carter understands what it means to make a payroll and operate within a fixed budget. While working for you in Nashville, Rep. Carter voted with fellow legislators to eliminate the Hall Income Tax and reduce unnecessary franchise and excise taxes so small businesses in our state can grow and create more jobs. Learn more
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