Tim Lee for TN-55

My name is Timothy Lee and I am running for Tennessee State House of Representatives of the District 55.
Every election year, candidates will tell you that this is the most important election you will ever vote in and I will not tell you any different.  However; I offer you the following explanation for my statement.  In 2010, Tennessee along with the rest of the country will be redistricting and this means for the first time in history Republicans could be redrawing the lines.  This can only be done if we maintain a majority in the house and senate.  These lines not only affect state races but also Tennessee Congressional races.

In 2010, Tennessee will have elected a new governor.  This newly elected governor will be faced with a huge task regarding the state budget, education, jobs and federal mandates expiring.  We need elected officials in office that are of the people and not career politicians.  We need citizen representation that knows what it is like to live within a budget, that understands the sacrifices that the average person must endure in order to receive an education, a person who has had to work more hours for less pay because that was the only job available at the time and a Tennessee citizen that believes that Tennesseans know more about what is best for Tennessee than the federal government.

This is our time in District 55 to take a stance and set precedence for all that comes after us, we will not tolerate our elected officials to strip us of our freedom any longer.  It is time to pay the price at the voting booth.

I ask you to get involved in the campaign to elect your neighbor, Timothy Lee as your next Tennessee House Representative.

Last November, Gary Odom led an effort to get 5^th District Congressman Jim Cooper to vote in favor of “Obama Care”.

 In a letter written to Congressman Cooper, before the historic vote last November, Gary Odom and numerous other middle Tennessee representatives urged him to vote in favor of the Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009.  Cooper was one of the deciding votes in that piece of legislation.

 Odom has once again stood against the people of Tennessee in favor of empowering the federal government further.  Due to requirements by the bill for health facilities to upgrade their technology, publicly owned hospitals have had to close their doors and transfer patients hundreds of miles to a private one.  People employed by these rural hospitals have since lost their jobs.

 If Gary Odom and his cohorts had not written a letter to the liberal Jim Cooper, the health care bill may very well not have passed.  Those hospitals would remain open in communities that rely on them and its staff would still be employed.

 It is time to replace Gary Odom. Bellevue, Bordeaux, Charlotte Park, Sylvan Park and the West Meade area deserves better representation.  Timothy Lee is the man for the job.  As a dedicated paramedic he sees the atrocities that government-run health care can cause.  He has the solutions to fix these problems and protect Tennesseans from the politicians like Gary Odom.

 For more information on the letter written by Odom, please follow this link: http://www.nashvillescene.com/pitw/archives/2009/11/07/jim-cooper-mr-compromise

 What a great election we have just finished.  Congratulations to Mayor Haslam for the Republican nomination for governor, the nomination of Republican candidate David Hall for 5th congressional seat, the Republican nomination of Steve Dickerson for 21st senate seat and thank you to all of those who still put your name on the ballot and were part of the process that ensures our liberties in this great nation! We all endured a hard primary season but we survived and are much stronger because of the high quality of candidates.

 I want to start by saying “Thank You” to everyone who voted for me in this primary.  Last night we earned a staggering 42% of the vote and for that I am humbled.  Even though we were unchallenged it means a great deal to myself and my campaign team that you came out to vote in our favor. 

 Your ballot serves as a message to incumbents like Gary Odom that their time in office is coming to an end.  We are taking this fight to polls November and with your help we will succeed!  It is time for Odom to come home and it is my duty to make sure that happens.  Please continue to support me in my campaign to be your Representative here in the great 55^th district.  Over the next few months you will see me and my staff out on the trail meeting with voters and showing the great impact we will have.

 Thank you again to everyone who voted and ran for office.  Good luck to those who will be running for office in November.  We will see you on the trail shortly!

TIMOTHYLEEAUDIO ENDORSED BY EDDIE GARCIA

Tim is also an advocate for English-only Driver’s licenses.  He believes that in order to produce safe drivers on our roads we must require them to read English.  Tim also supports the legislation that made English the official language of Tennessee.

For Immediate Release

Nashville. July 15, 2010

The Tennessean reported yesterday a complaint will be filed by State Representative Mike Turner against the company constructing Nashville’s downtown convention center.

 This comes after Turner, a Metro firefighter, responded to an emergency at the site and noticed workers with questionable legality.  The complaint will argue that Bell-Clark is hiring illegal immigrant workers.

As the Conservative candidate for State House District 55, Tim Lee applauds Rep. Turner for his tenacity in ensuring that this project creates jobs for legal American’s.

“Representative Turner is absolutely correct to file this complaint,” says Lee.  “This project is being completely funded by the taxpayer’s and are meant to hire American’s.  Clearly, if the complaint is true, this is not happening.”

The actions of Turner also raises another question: Where is Gary Odom?  Again, the House Minority Leader remains silent on the consequences of illegal immigration.  Only weeks after ranting on the house floor regarding Arizona’s new immigration enforcement law, Odom has not said a single word!

“This just goes to show how little Gary Odom really cares about his constituents,” Lee continued.  “He doesn’t care that illegal immigrants are taking jobs away from American’s living in his district.  His voting record and voice on immigration issues proves this.  It’s time for him to be sent home and go fight for a job against an undocumented worker and then see if he has the same opinion”

Like Turner, Lee is also part of Nashville’s First Responders.  As a local paramedic, Lee has seen the consequences that illegal immigration has on our state resources and promises to put an end to it once elected.

Early voting begins July 16^th. Lee is married to Kate S. Lee and the couple has three children, Peyton, 12, Aidan and Rowan Lee, age 2 years old. The Lees live on Harriswood Dr. in West Meade.  Learn more about him at www.TimothyLee.org.

On June 3, 2010 from 5pm till 7pm, we will be holding our first major fundraising event. Hosting the event will be owners of The Comfort Group Inc., Steve and Shana Alford at 6432 Currywood Dr. Nashville, TN. 37205. Co-hosting the event State Executive Committee members Beth Campbell and John Ambrose, former Republican National Chairman Candidate Chip Saltsman, political strategist Ward Baker, political blogger Ken Marrero, former candidate and police officer Juan Borges, Davidson County Republican party Treasurer E.V. King and First Tuesday’s Tim Skow.  Special Guest expected but much depending on if they are still in session, Senator Jack Johnson, Majority Leader Jason Mumpower, Majority Caucus Leader Glen Casada, Majority Whip Deborah Maggart, Rep. Pat Marsh and Rep. Tony Shipley.  Event will be but not limited to a contribution of $100.  We ask for contributions to be made out to The Committee to Elect Timothy Lee.  Come and join us and hear what Timothy Lee has to say on how we are going to defeat Gary Odom and restore the voice of District 55 to the Tennessee House of Representatives.  

 Contact:  Matt Nemeth 615-828-5533