To the citizens of Mt. Juliet:

I am not a politician but a local businessman.  I settled in Mt. Juliet in December 1982 with my wife, Katrina.  We bought our first home, homeschooled our three daughters, and worked hard growing our business.  I literally had no idea where City Hall was located.  However, I noticed in the late 1990s that the city government was making decisions that were not in the best interest of our citizens.

I ran for City Commissioner, District 3 in November 2000 and have been re-elected to two more terms.  In April 2011, Mayor Elam resigned, and as Vice Mayor, I became Mayor.

My legislative agenda and governing style since the year 2000 have been consistent.  Through a decade of rapid growth for the City of Mt. Juliet, I have been a proponent of consistent, fair policy regarding growth, have held fast to a policy of low tax/low service government, and have determined to limit the activities of government.

In addition to my city responsibilities, I teach Economics and American Government to high school seniors, coached youth sports, taught Sunday school, am an ordained deacon in my church, and am Past President of the West Wilson Republicans.

I promise to always seek a business focused solution to issues in city government.

-Mayor Ed Hagerty