FIRST DISTRICT: Jonathan Griffith
Gray
TN/NC Sales and
Marketing
Representative
Permatile Concrete Products Co.,
Bristol, Va.
Seeking first term
Im running for smaller government, Griffith said. We have 10 districts, I think we should have 10 commissioners. He also believes term limits are needed for commissioners, and opposes providing free insurance. I have no problem if commissioners are paying for it, he said. I would take it if it was a better deal than what I have now, but I would pay for it. If they dont let us do that, I wont take it.
1. What are the challenges in your district?
I think we need to spend money more wisely. Taxes could be even lower, which is a challenge across all districts.
2. What does the relationship between the commission and the county officials need to be?
It needs to be a working relationship. These are two factions of government that need to work together. Im seeing now that relationship is confrontational, and we need to find common ground to move forward.