The lawmaker who represents part of DeKalb County in the Tennessee House announced today (Friday) he will be a candidate for the 17th State Senate seat.
Lebanon businessman and current House 46th state representative Mark Pody, a Republican, made the announcement official in a prepared release to the area media.
Looking at the future of Middle Tennessee, Pody said he is focused on two priorities.
“The first is conservative fiscal policies,” he said. “We need to limit the size and scope of government. Not every good idea should be a government idea. Many good ideas are best done by individuals, church and non-profits, not by state government.”
The second priority he listed is bringing high paying quality jobs to the district.
He said he “feels the best way to gain these high-paying jobs is to create an environment in the state where businesses want to relocate and expand. This is done by having a highly educated workforce, common sense regulations, and favorable tax policies for incoming businesses.”
The senate seat is currently held by Mt. Juliet Republican Mae Beavers, who has announced her candidacy for governor. Pody currently represents portions of DeKalb and Wilson and all of Cannon County in the state house. The 17th senate district includes Wilson, Cannon, DeKalb, Clay, Smith and Macon counties.
Pody is married to his high school sweetheart, Barbara and they recently celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary. They have two adult children, Kristina and Amy.
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