This evening, I attended the Tennessee Development District Legislative Appreciation Dinner where they were very kind to honor me with their Legislator of the Year Award.

I am proud to have made it my priority in Nashville to make Tennessee the best place in the country to start or grow a business. Providing a good environment for business is the most important thing we can do to improve our state.

Across Tennessee, the regional Development District Associations are committed to improving the quality of life in their areas. Solving common problems regarding economic development and regional growth is a part of the mission, but their scope is much larger.

Their 40-year history is one of preparing and maintaining long-range plans, strategies and policies for regional development including transportation, water and wastewater infrastructure, water and air quality improvement, solid waste management and open space and recreation planning.

The Development Districts are valuable organizations of citizens who are dedicated to improving the daily life of Tennesseans today and tomorrow.

Sincerely, 

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As I traveled across the state over the weekend, I was struck by the questions, conversations and vibrant debate over how best to handle the reform of our judicial selection process. I am energized that so many people feel passionately about these needed reforms. As I've said before, doing nothing is not an option. 

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Please come out and join me and Sindy on the campaign trail this weekend. Tonight, we'll be at the World's Largest Fish Fry in Paris as well as the Maury County Lincoln Dinner. We also plan to attend the Cocke County Lincoln Dinner on Saturday evening. Hope to see you soon! 

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Yesterday morning I had the opportunity to pray and fellowship with leaders from all over our great state at the 35th Annual Tennessee Prayer Breakfast in Nashville. My thanks go out to the Citizen's Committee who arranged the Breakfast and to Alison Krauss for the inspiring songs of praise that we enjoyed. Olympic figure skating gold medalist and Tennessee resident, Scott Hamilton, was the keynote speaker and he challenged each of in attendance to decide "what kind of person we would be today". His challenge is something that our legislators and leaders need to ask themselves every day.

I am truly blessed to have the opportunity to serve Tennesseans as Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the State Senate. It is my sincere hope to use every day to be the leader that the voters of the 2nd District and the members of the State Senate asked me to be. As Governor, you will be able to count on me every day to hold true to the conservative ideals that Tennesseans share. 

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Today, the House Judiciary Committee pushed through three proposals which would reform the process. They head now to the Senate, where I promise they will be considered thoughtfully by all members. 

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Jennifer Garrett Harville, from Morristown TN. writes:

I have known Ron Ramsey for thirty years. I watched him start and build a successful Real Estate & Auction Company. I witnessed him being a hands on father and loving husband. The first time he ran for State Representative he ran a true grassroots campaign. He spent countless hours knocking on doors listening to voters concerns and asking for each vote. Ron went to Nashville with the same commitment and maintained his conservative values. Although Ron has been successful in each of his campaigns and has certainly gained political power in Nashville he has remained the same great father, loving husband, friend and christian man he was when I met him thirty years ago. Ron has worked hard as both a State Representative and State Senator for all of the people in his district. As Lt. Governor Ron has shown his commitment to the whole state of Tennessee. Ron can relate to every person in this State not just the ones with deep pocket to fund his campaign. During this changing economy we need someone like Ron to bring the State of Tennessee through this recession and get us back on track. Even while exploring his race for the Governor's office Ron has gone back to his grassroots campaign style and is visiting every county in the State. He is one of us and he will be there for all of us. Good luck Ron and God Bless!

Chuck Grimes writes:

From the first day I met Ron, he has been a great friend - receptive, understanding, and concerned. In the three years I have known him, he has made me feel like family, as he does with anyone he meets. That's the kind of Governor I want - one who remembers that Tennessee is a family working for the best life possible. As a man who understands the importance of the hard worker and the creative entrepreneur, he can keep us on a track to weather the economic storm. He also knows that a strong citizenry is an educated one and will empower our teachers, students, and parents to always pursue excellence. Ron Ramsey is the right man at the right time!

Garry L. Thomas of Nashville says:

I met Ron Ramsey while serving an internship at the Senate in the office of Senator Rusty Crowe. I believe him to be a dedicated public servant and and an honorable man.

Steve Sandlin writes:

He is a man that means what he says and says what he means! He didn't fall into this job he has worked hard for it and I KNOW RON RAMSEY WILL BE A GREAT GOVERNOR!

Brent Roswall says:

To our next Governor Ron Ramsey. I appreciate your hard work and dedication to the State of Tennessee. Your moral values and strong business background is what Tennessee needs to move forward in this tough economic time. God bless to you and your awesome family

 

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Lt. Gov. Ramsey is busy working towards a solution to a pressing state judiciary problem: 

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I plan to post updates a few times each month, but If you have something you'd like to share with me or our campaign team just post it right here. Let's work to stay in close touch. This is your campaign. I want you engaged and will need your feedback. Let me hear from you.  

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