Wilson County attorney Aubrey Givens, who recently announced his intentions to seek the Democratic nomination for State Senate District 17, was among those attending a meeting of local democrats Thursday night at the city hall community room.
Justin Walling, Tennessee Chair of the chairs, was the featured speaker during the meeting. During his remarks, Walling rebutted many of the Republican’s health care arguments and talked about the importance of taking back a majority in at least one of the State Houses in the 2010 elections to avoid Republican gerrymandering.
The 17th Senate district, composed of Wilson, Cannon, Dekalb, Trousdale, Smith, Macon, Clay, and parts of Sumner County, is currently represented by Republican Mae Beavers, who is not seeking re-election.
Givens, in a prepared statement making his announcement, said, “I am excited about the opportunity to serve as a voice for the whole community, but first, I am going to do a lot of listening in Mount Juliet, Woodbury, Lebanon, Smithville, Hartsville, Celina and all points in between.” Givens believes he can be effective in the Tennessee Senate delivering “big results for the entire district.”
Givens’ supporters in the district and current legislators are impressed by his common sense leadership approach and have encouraged him to pursue a senate seat. “I am humbled by the warm wishes of so many who have helped me to embark on this campaign,” said Givens. “I appreciate their trust and support…and I really do need their help to deliver a better Tennessee.”
Givens’s community involvement is extensive. Born and reared in Lebanon, Givens is an active member of the Wilson County, Robertson County, and Nashville Bar, He serves as an alumni class chair for the Nashville School of Law Recognition Dinner and Silent Auction. He is a charter member of Tennessee State Fair Foundation, now in organization. A former Wilson county 4-Her and member of FFA, Givens devotes much of his spare time to mentoring young people. This year he has coached a state champion in public speaking.
A relative novice in politics, Givens brings his real-life experience as a student, employee, farmer, small business owner, and attorney to the race. He adds, “I have made a career out of helping everyday Tennesseans, now I hope to take this step and simply continue my mission as a legislator affecting change for a better Tennessee. ”
Top priorities include:
Education; building a better future for Tennessee students and the teachers who instruct them;
healthcare; assuring quality healthcare for Tennessee’s working families, seniors, and for every child fortunate enough to be a Tennessean.
Economic growth; giving the working families an opportunity to advance themselves and better their future by engaging industry and technology in Tennessee.
fiscal responsibility; making our tax dollars work harder so Tennesseans don’t have to bear a state income tax.
(Photo Caption. Front row, DeKalb Chair Faye Fuqua, Young Democrat President Jordan Wilkins. Back row. DeKalb Vice-Chair Jim Judkins, Tennessee Chair of the chairs Justin Walling, 17th District State Senate Candidate Aubrey Givens.)
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