Tim Jester
Tim Jester, a Nashville financial planner newly appointed to the Metro Arts Commission, is actively considering a bid for state House District 60.
Jester recently named LaTanya Channel, former Metro director of economic growth and small business development, campaign treasurer in paperwork filed with state regulators. He filed to run as a Democrat for the seat, which will be vacant after this year as Rep. Darren Jernigan (D-Nashville) decided not to seek reelection when he was named to a position in Mayor Freddie O'Connell's administration.
Former Metro Councilmember Kevin Rhoten also filed paperwork appointing a treasurer for the race, but he has since landed a job with Metro and bowed out of the race.
Jester tells the Scene's sister publication the Nashville Post that "nothing is final yet" but running for the seat is a "serious consideration." He says he has not finalized a policy platform but would focus in part on the economy and infrastructure.
"The idea of running for public office has always been in the back of my mind as something I'd enjoy and could be good at," says Jester, who has lived in Old Hickory with his family for about a decade.
Other potential candidates who have expressed interest in possibly running for the seat include education policy expert Indira Dammu and gun control advocate Shaundelle Brooks. Dammu confirmed to the Post on Wednesday that she is not planning to run for the seat.
The primary will be held in August, followed by the general election in November.
This article originally appeared in our sister publication, the Nashville Post.
