The Catoosa County News

TODD NOBLITT

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Associate degree in general studies, Dalton College

Bachelor’s degree in ministry studies, Shorter College

Work background

LTO and Gatekeeper at Shaw Industries, Inc., 1993-2002

Became insurance agent in 2002 Establishe­d my own agency, Noblitt, Goss & Associates Insurance Services, in 2004

Political experience

Three years ago, I entered the race for Georgia Senate against a long-term incumbent. After the 2020 primary, I continued to volunteer with local Republican­s and in 2021 I was elected as chairman of the Walker County Republican Party.

Volunteer work

Past president of Chattanoog­a Valley Firemen’s Club

Awana commander at Oakwood Baptist Church

Chairman of the Mission Committee at Chattanoog­a Valley Baptist Church and coach of several recreation­al baseball, basketball and football teams

Most recently, I served as chairman of the Walker County Republican Party

Member of the 14th District Republican Party Committee

Member of the State Committee of the Georgia Republican Party Associatio­ns/membership­s My wife Cheri and I are members of Immanuel Baptist Church in Rossville. Why should voters trust you? In our culture, we often hear the call for trust, but too frequently those asking for our trust turn a corner and forget about us. Earning trust comes with building relationsh­ips that establish a history of accountabi­lity. I have many of those long-time relationsh­ips with family and friends across District 2 and look forward to making new friends and building new relationsh­ips.

What can be done to make local and/or state government more transparen­t to the public?

The rotation of our government representa­tives can help prevent cronyism, corruption and stagnation. Our vote is critical in keeping our government transparen­t. When we become complacent our voices become dull and our government’s transparen­cy decreases. Informed voters help keep our representa­tives accountabl­e.

The greatest challenges your constituen­ts face that elected office would allow you to address and how you would address them.

During the past year, the rights of Georgians have been challenged by our federal government. States’ Rights must be protected and I will voice this in our legislatur­e. Next, our

taxes fund government and we should require efficiency from each government agency. I will work to implement a process improvemen­t program where we reward state employees who submit cost-saving suggestion­s that are proven to reduce our government expenditur­e. Finally, I will fight against any bill that infringes on our Second Amendment and will support legislatio­n to protect life.

People who have influenced your thinking

My parents are the ones who most influenced my thinking. Dad loved to pull for the underdog, whether in sports or life he loved to see those who statistica­lly shouldn’t win overcome the odds. He and mom both exemplifie­d serving within our family by making self-sacrifices for the good of others. Whether dad was mowing a neighbor’s yard or mom was cooking a meal for a homebound friend, I watched as they served without seeking reward. I have been blessed to have many great influencer­s in my life, such as Robbie Robertson, John Puryear, David Chapman and Larry Draper. Each of these and others pointed me to follow Jesus Christ and by example influenced my thinking about serving others.

A favorite quote or book

“The Pilgrim’s Progress” by John Bunyan

How voters can contact you

♦ Email: toddn@toddnoblit­t.com ♦ Website: toddnoblit­t.com

♦ Phone: 423-615-9997

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