Jessica's Record
"Actions speak louder than words. You earn trust by showing up, listening, and doing the work."
- Jessica Means
Sponsored and passed a unanimous moratorium on data mining centers to safeguard infrastructure, the power grid, and the environment while proper zoning protections are established
Championed responsible zoning to prevent large industrial projects from disrupting neighborhoods and farmland
Led and passed a Small Business Incubator initiative to help entrepreneurs launch, grow, and create local jobs
Owns her own small business and knows how the world works
Serves on the Opioid Abatement Committee fighting drug abuse in our community
Serves on the Community CPR Task Force
Fighting to provide increased medical and dental coverage for Sullivan County kids
Has never voted for a property tax increase
Consistently works to cut wasteful spending and improve transparency
Pushed for greater oversight on major county borrowing by splitting a $17 million bond proposal into separate issues to ensure careful planning and accountability
Organized a community prayer vigil at the Sullivan County Courthouse honoring Charlie Kirk, joining communities nationwide in standing for faith, family, and freedom of speech
Protected our teachers from having to use woke pronouns
Established “Sullivan County Day,” an annual student field trip that connects young people with local government and encourages civic involvement
Served on the board of Tennesseans for Life
