Government needs to be out of the way of entrepreneurs so they can create jobs. I will continue to support our small, family-owned businesses who are the heart and soul of Tennessee's economy. - Jim Gotto

WHO IS JIM GOTTO?
Jim grew up in Nashville and earned his degree in electrical engineering from Vanderbilt University and spent 32 years with South Central Bell and Bellsouth. Jim has spent the last seven years serving on the Metro Council and the last three on the Metro Planning Commission. He and Carol, his wife of 33 years, attend Madison Church of Christ where he serves as an elder.

"My roots in Nashville run deep. I grew up right here in this district. I love the city I call home and would never want to live anywhere else."

WHERE & WHY IS JIM RUNNING?
Jim has lived in the areas of Donelson, Hermitage, Una, and Antioch his entire life. During his tenure as Metro Councilman, he distinguished himself as a member who was never afraid to take on the status quo in Nashville. He publicly spoke out against the abuse of eminent domain and was a joint sponsor of the bill that ultimately resulted in an independent Metro Internal Auditor, not one that reports to the Mayor's office.

Jim is seeking to take his brand of common-sense conservatism to the state legislature. "I am concerned about the size of state government. There are unsustainable levels of borrowing and spending going on at the federal, state, and local levels. As a result, we are mortgaging the future of our children and grandchildren. I'm prepared to make the difficult cuts that are necessary and will fight to ensure the state lives within its means. I will work tirelessly to make state government more accessible, effective, and efficient, to the taxpayer."

Jim is running in House District 60, currently held by retiring member Ben West. His Democrat opponent, Sam Coleman, is one of the most liberal members of Nashville's Metro Council.

WHAT WILL JIM DO FOR YOU IN THE STATE LEGISLATURE?
While on the council and planning commission, Jim saw first hand how excessive regulations and red tape at the municipal level are causing harm to area small businesses. When elected, he will sponsor legislation to set statewide standards to help small businesses owners operate in an environment where they can be successful.

Jim believes that we have a health care crisis in our state, and that health care decisions are best made by patients and their doctors, not bureaucrats and politicians. He will vote to push back against unfunded mandates from Washington D.C.

Jim is 100 percent pro-life and serves on the board of directors of a pregnancy crisis center. He is an avid sportsman, NRA member, and holds a concealed carry permit.

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