Henderson highlights experience, community values
My name is Betsy Henderson, and I’m running for Knox County mayor because I believe this community is at a crossroads.
East Tennessee isn’t just where I live, it’s home. I was raised here, and like so many families in Farragut, my husband and I chose to build our life in Knox County because of the values, schools and sense of community that make this area so special.
My perspective on leadership was shaped early in life. My parents built small businesses right here. I saw firsthand the long hours, the risks and the determination it takes to make a small business succeed. They didn’t have the luxury of waste or inefficiency, and neither should government. That experience gave me a deep respect for the hardworking families and small business owners who are the backbone of Farragut and all of Knox County.
In my time as chair of the Knox County School Board, I focused on getting back to basics, cutting bureaucracy, investing in classrooms and delivering real results for students and families. That same approach is what I will bring as your mayor, focusing on what matters most: good roads, strong public safety and excellent schools, all while cutting waste and not raising taxes.
While growth and development are part of any community, that should only happen in the right way. That means protecting our neighborhoods, managing traffic and preserving the character of our community, not turning it into something unrecognizable.
Most importantly, I believe government should always live within its means — just like every family in Knox County. With a budget of over a billion dollars, we can meet our needs without asking you to pay more.
I’m proud to be the only candidate who:
Stood with families during COVID to keep schools open and fought mandates;
Made a clear public commitment to not raise your taxes;
Is focused on the core responsibilities of government, roads, schools and public safety;
Voted against the plan to move over 9,000 acres from rural land to planned growth; and
Has a proven record of cutting waste, reducing bureaucracy and delivering real results.
This campaign is about keeping Knox County a place where families can thrive, businesses can grow and our way of life is protected for the next generation.
I would be honored to earn your support and your vote.
Sincerely,
Betsy Henderson
