Full Name:
John 'Big John' W. Smith IV
Gender:
Male
Family:
Married; 1 Child
Birth Date:
1959
Birth Place:
Nashville, TN
Home City:
Nashville, TN
Religion:
Christian
No education information on file.
Candidate, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 54, 2018
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Tennessee, District 5, 2016
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 5, 2014
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 5, 2012
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 5, 2010
No caucus information on file.
Former Construction Worker/Landscaper
Former Press Operator
Deputy Sheriff, City of Nashville and Bordeaux, Present
No organizational membership information on file.
Father's Name:
John Smith III
Father's Occupation:
Police Lieutenant, Nashville
Favorite Book:
The Holy Bible
The Original Argument by: Glenn Beck
Think and Grow Rich by: Napoleon Hill
No Apology Necessary: How Hidden Prophecies in the Old Testament Foretold the Tragedy of Slavery and Give the Answers to Rracial Tension in America by: Earl W Sr. Carter
Animal Farm by: George Orwell
Church and State
Mother's Name:
Magnolia
Priority Issues:
That the rights of ALL our citizens are protected and that leadership be accountable and serve only you.
That our borders are protected and our national security strengthened.
That the growth of small business should be nourished to improve our economy and increase jobs.
That our government budgets and lives within its means.
That our Republic remain a country governed by the consent of the people.
(just a note for the tracking sheet, becasue he didnt have any current ips, put yes on the sheet for ips. In the notes, put that all the ips are old)
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
My friends, I have lived in Tennessee, my whole life. I've had the blessing to work in the community and meet people from all walks of society. Being at this eye level on the street, I've witnessed how people live, what they face every day, and listened to their concerns, hopes and fears. One common theme, though, I've heard from citizens over and over, they're worried about our country and that their leadership is not attentive to their concerns. As a citizen, I feel the same way.
There are many problems our country faces at present, affecting our state, and others looming on the horizon that could adversely change our lives. It is my opinion there needs to be leadership who will be a servant for the people, face reality head on, see things for what they are and create solutions that will prosper and protect Tennessee.
Even though, never having the privilege to serve in an elected office, I have, through my occupation executed the laws of my state and protected the citizens of my county for over 2 decades. My friends, I'm asking for the opportunity to continue that service...as your Representative.