Jonesborough Mayor Chuck Vest told the East Tennessee Republican Club on Monday his town is âstronger financially todayâ than ever before.
âTimes are bright in Jonesborough,â the mayor said. âIsnât that what Republican leadership is all about?â
Vest, an avowed Republican, said he and other leaders of the town, who are all elected to office in non-partisan races, have worked together to spur growth and to keep municipal taxes low.
âWeâve accomplished so much with one of the lowest property tax rates in the state at $1.20,â Vest told area Republicans meeting at the Carnegie Hotel in Johnson City. âIt takes a team effort.â