"As a conservative that sees the direction our country is headed in, I know how difficult the next few years will be for our state. However, I will not back up one inch, reduce myself to political correctness, or sugar coat issues to gain favor. I will meet issues head on and do my part to advance the conservative platform in our state government." - Billy Spivey

WHO IS BILLY SPIVEY?
As a husband and father, Billy is aware of the burdens associated with trying to raise a family in today's economy. As a taxpayer, he is sensitive to the wasteful spending that has become commonplace in our government. And as an elected official, Billy is educated on the issues currently facing our state. Billy is the former Chairman of the Marshall County Commission and a veteran of Desert Storm with the 1st Cavalry Division. Through his military experience, Billy understands what sacrificing for the greater good truly means.

Billy is married to his wife Kim and is father to six girls ranging in age from 12-20. He works as Maintenance Superintendent at Walker Die Casting in Lewisburg and is responsible for overseeing 50 employees at the company.

WHERE & WHY IS BILLY RUNNING?
Billy is running in the 65th district. The district is comprised of all of Marshall and Giles Counties. This is befitting of Mr. Spivey's background as he was raised on the boundary line of these two counties. Billy has expressed a simple reason for running: "To keep spending down, taxes down, and to limit government involvement in our daily lives." One way to make our state government more efficient is to construct committees more representative of the majority in the House of Representatives. Billy has a keen grasp of this issue and vows to do what he can to make sure this change occurs.

Billy is running against incumbent Democrat Eddie Bass whose family has made millions off of Tennesseans' tax dollars. Since being elected to the State House, the Bass family has been awarded $1,623,334.79 in taxpayer dollars for government contracts to mow grass. While Marshall and Giles Counties have suffered from record high unemployment rates, the Bass family has become millionaires.

WHAT WILL BILLY DO FOR YOU IN THE STATE LEGISLATURE?
You can count on Billy to listen. He understands that listening is the key to learning. He stated, "A sitting State Senator and friend told me that to be effective in Nashville, you must listen more than talk. That makes me a good fit. I will be all-ears as I serve the people of the 65th District. I know that listening is a key to being a servant-leader and I strive to be just that. Elected officials are there to serve and somehow many have lost sight of that." Billy is excited about becoming a member of the General Assembly and will undoubtedly do a great job for the electorate in his district.

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