FORMER NASHVILLE COUNCILMAN ANNOUNCES BID FOR CHAIR OF THE TENNESSEE DEMOCRATIC PARTY

FORMER NASHVILLE COUNCILMAN ANNOUNCES BID FOR

CHAIR OF THE TENNESSEE DEMOCRATIC PARTY

Jamie Isabel Plans To Refocus Party On Issues Important To Middle Class

Jamie D. Isabel, Sr. former Nashville City Councilman and a former member of the Tennessee Democratic Executive Committee

announces his intent to run for chairman of the Tennessee Democratic Party

Over the last two weeks he has contacted the 66 members of the Executive Committee for their support. Isabel is

enthusiastically presenting his plans to rebuild the party similar to the success under the leadership of former Governor Ned

Ray McWherther. Isabel says, "our party has lost its way about addressing issues that are very dear and close to the Blue Collar

worker of Tennessee. McWherter was a governor that cared about the issues that impacted Tennesseans and their families."

Isabel served on the State Democratic Executive Committee for nearly 14 years and has been a member of the Democratic

Finance Council. Isabel will not accept the salary when he wins the Chair position.

As a moderate democrat, successful small businessman and native Tennessean Isabel clearly understands the needs of our

communities both in urban and rural areas. Isabel noted, " Tip O’Neill was right when he said all politics is local. And I feel the

current party leadership is clueless about the needs and concerns of the people of Tennessee. They are not aware of or have a

firm understanding of the bread and butter issues that affect Tennesseans each and every day."

Isabel is a strong supporter of economic inequalities, job creation and that our schools be accountable to the students and tax

payers. He also believes our streets must be safe in urban areas as well as rural areas of the state. His campaigning for the

position will carry him across the state of Tennessee talking with committee members-- and citizens-- sharing how we can

recapture the state-wide enthusiasm experienced under Governor McWherther

Isabel does not lack confidence. With his leadership and result driven management he intends to reclaim fellow democrats,

independents and some republican’s members. In two years, his vision and work in the fields, streets, highways and back-roads

will influence votes for the US Senate, the Governor’s office and a majority of State Senate and House Seats. If elected Isabel

will be the first African-American to run and serve as Chair of the Party.

He and his wife have successfully owned their corporation for over 20 years. They have three kids. He most recently received

the FBI Director's National Distinguished Community Leadership award from Director Jim Comey last May. Isabel is a native

Memphian and is a resident of Nashville TN. Isabel was a key fundraiser and organizer for " Bill Freeman for Mayor" campaign.

Recently Bill Freeman was 1 of 18 people appointed to serve on an advisory committee for the John F. Kennedy Center for the

Performing Arts by President Barack Obama.