‘Absolute honor’ as Speaker 2: Zachary
Tennessee General Assembly House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) named state Rep. Jason Zachary (R-District 14, which includes Farragut and Concord) deputy speaker for the 114th General Assembly.
“As deputy speaker, Zachary will partner with the committee chairs and legislative leadership to streamline the legislative process, promote efficiency and advance conservative policies, ensuring greater benefits for Tennesseans,” a House Republican Caucus press release stated.
“Jason Zachary is a strong leader who has consistently demonstrated his commitment to the people of Tennessee,” Sexton said. “I am excited to see him take on the role of deputy speaker, where his leadership skills and dedication will be instrumental in helping us advance our conservative agenda and deliver results for Tennesseans.”
“It’s an incredible honor to be chosen to serve Tennesseans as deputy speaker for the 114th General Assembly,” Zachary said. “Tennessee continues to thrive because our great state is a shining example of bold conservative governance. I’m deeply grateful to Speaker Sexton for placing his trust and confidence in me, and I look forward to advancing the extraordinary vision of Tennesseans who have put their faith in us to lead,” he added.
Zachary, a Farragut small business owner who was first elected in 2015, previously served as chair of the House Calendar and Rules Committee.
He and his wife, Holly Zachary, have been married for 25 years and have one son, Tyson. The Zacharys are long-time members of First Baptist Concord.
