East Ridge mayor announces run for county commission
Brent Lambert, the two- term mayor of East Ridge, has announced his campaign to run for the District 8 seat on the Hamilton County Commission.
Since 2010, the city of East Ridge has seen remarkable economic growth while utilizing the state’s Border Region Retail Tourism Development District Act, according to a campaign news release.
The city’s economic success also can be seen in its local option sales tax revenue, which increased 20 percent from 2016-2017, the news release states.
“Eight years ago, it was my distinct honor to be chosen by the citizens of East Ridge to serve as their mayor,” Lambert said in a statement. “Their confidence in my abilities has afforded me the opportunity to help lead initiatives that have resulted in significant job-creating economic development, major road-infrastructure advancements, and improvements to important city services with an emphasis on offering the taxpayer the most value for
their tax dollar. This was all accomplished whilst keeping property taxes far lower than the surrounding area.”
In addition to seeing local economic expansion under Lambert’s leadership, the city has benefited from investment in tremendous infrastructure improvements with the reconstruction of Camp Jordan Parkway and the ongoing reconfiguration of Interstate 75 Exit 1, the release states. There also are upcoming projects to install sidewalks and streetscaping on the west side of town to improve residents’ quality of life, as well as attract new businesses to the area.
“I want to be able to apply the experience and ability I’ve garnered over my successful tenure as mayor to also benefit citizens of the entirety of District 8,” Lambert said. “If I’m given the honor to serve as County Commissioner, I pledge to not only stand on principle, but to do so in a manner that will allow me to accomplish goals and meet the needs of the citizens I am elected to serve.”
The primary election is set for May 1. Early voting will take place April 11-26.