Commissioner Joe Graham announced his candidacy for re-election to represent District 11 on the Hamilton County Commission, citing continued progress across the district and his ongoing commitment to being a strong voice for residents of Alton Park, East Lake, Eastside, Lookout Mountain, Lookout Valley, Missionary Ridge, and St. Elmo.
Campaign officials said, "Comm. Graham brings deep experience to the role, with a proven record of strengthening families and communities while protecting taxpayers.
Meet Commissioner Graham
EDUCATION
• Continuing to build strong schools, safe neighborhoods, and
economic opportunity for all residents.
• Historic $250 million investment in Hamilton County.
• Partnership with EPB to expand career and technical
education through the Franklin-Roberts Future Ready Center.
• New lights for the ball field at the Howard School, and a new
25,000 sq.ft. indoor sporting facility coming soon.
FAMILIES & COMMUNITY
• Investments in parks and community spaces across District 11.
• New splash pad at the John A. Patten Community Center in
Lookout Valley.
• Diverted $10,000 to support the Bethlehem Center Food Bank
as it provided for families during the government shutdown.
• Ongoing work in Alton Park, East Lake, Eastside, Lookout
Mountain, Lookout Valley, Missionary Ridge, and St. Elmo.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
• Keeping Hamilton County property taxes at historic lows.
• Investing in priorities while protecting taxpayers.
• Conservative budgeting and responsible stewardship of county
resources.
