I did not start my career in a boardroom or office. I started in a ditch with a shovel, with deadlines, and the expectation that the job would be done right the first time.
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Hello, citizens of Carter County. My name is Jeff Williams. With great excitement, I’m announcing my candidacy in the August 6th, 2026, General Election for Carter County Mayor. When you go to vote, you will see my name on the ballot as Jeff Williams. Once you locate my name, simply press the button beside it to select it. After you finish selecting all your candidates, the machine will display a review screen on the right. If everything looks correct, select SAVE to record your vote. Thank you in advance for your support, your trust, and your vote.
Built from the Ground Up. Focused on the People. Ready to Lead. I did not start my career in a boardroom or office. I started in a ditch with a shovel, with deadlines, and the expectation that the job would be done right the first time.
Carter County deserves a mayor who does not make excuses but takes responsibility, demands results, and puts the people first.I also want to be honest with you about something. I am running as an independent because I missed a few votes over a four-year period, which kept me from qualifying for the Republican primary. That is the rule, and I respect it.
But let me be clear: I may be running as an independent, but I am a Republican by heart. My values have not changed. My principles have not changed. I am the same person. I have always been grounded, conservative, and committed to faith, family, freedom, and fiscal responsibility.
For too long, we have watched projects stall, money get wasted, industries leave, and opportunities pass us by. Families are left wondering why basic problems never get solved and why no one is held accountable. That will be resolved quickly once I am in the office.
I have worked in public safety and construction safety, and I am an OSHA-certified instructor. Safety is leadership, starting at the top.
As mayor, I will bring real oversight, real discipline, and real results:
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I will work every day to bring new industries into Carter County so our children and grandchildren can thrive right HERE at home. I will drill down into what land we have available, get it shovel-ready, and make sure we’re prepared to compete. I will partner with our local trade schools and colleges to prepare our children for the industries we attract. I will lift up local businesses, so they can grow, hire, and succeed.