Dad | Grandfather | Retired Judge | Small Business Owner | State Representative District 29
Ooltewah, TN
Joined October 2013
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Forced annexation, which means higher property taxes 💰and higher density developments, is one step closer to returning in Tennessee!
Thank you Rep. Boyd, Cochran, Crawford, Grant, Hale, Hicks, Hulsey, Leader Lamberth, Moody, Parkinson, & Shaw defending property rights in TN.
Sen. Bailey claimed the "whole purpose" of the proposal was to save on the cost of an annexation referendum, but we believe that is a smokescreen.
The reason for the legislation is for cities & developers to get around the referendum. @realDailyWire
timesfreepress.com/news/2026…
Protect Mike Carter’s Legacy - Reject Loopholes That Threaten Tennessee Property Owners.
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This bill would completely gut the annexation law in Tennessee, returning us to the bad old days of forced annexation. #TnLeg
Rep. Mike Carter retweeted
Portrait unveiling yesterday in honor of the late, great Rep. Mike Carter. Tremendous crowd supporting one of the finest leaders in #Tennessee history.
@tnhousegop #tennesseeleaders #tennesseelife #chattanooga #collegedale #judiciary #judge
Rep. Mike Carter retweeted
Thank You Judge McVeagh, The Chattanooga Bar Association, & our Hamilton Co Legislative Delegation for your support today @RepMikeCarter’s judicial portrait hanging.
It was an honor. #CHA #Todd Gardenhire @SenBoWatson @GregVitalTN @PatsyHazlewood
Appreciate you seeing this through! #TnLeg
Great bill! Proud to sponsor alongside @RepAlexander7 . Began this journey years ago w @RepMikeCarter. Still some work to do, but I kept my commitment to keep working on it. Promise made. Promise kept. Sorry he’s not here to see it become law. @hcgoptn @TNFarmBureau
Vehicle emissions testing in Hamilton, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson & Wilson Co. will no longer be required after today.
Grateful for the hard work of @SenBoWatson, @WilliamLamberth, and all who fought to bring this to completion.
Wish Mike were here to see it. #TnLeg #CHA
Rep. Mike Carter retweeted
I filed a resolution today to end emissions testing in Davidson County. The EPA has given Davidson and its surrounding counties the green light to end testing. All counties except Davidson have all decided to end their programs. It's time we do the same.
Congratulations @GregVitalTN!
I know Greg cares deeply about our community and will continue to fight every day for the people of #HD29 #TnLeg
Thank you #HD29 residents for entrusting me to represent you in the Gen. Assembly. I will carry on Mike and Joan’s torch of good governance and strong leadership. I will always put YOU first!
Thank you Jeremy. We appreciate all the kindness we’ve been shown.
I swung by the office of my dear friend @RepMikeCarter. Mike will forever be missed in the @TNHouseReps. His humor, his wisdom, his passion will forever valued. I trust that his family knows he was great among the good and good among the great. #HD29
Rep. Mike Carter retweeted
Congratulations Greg! You worked hard, took nothing for granted, and I know #HD29 is in good hands!
Thank you #HD29 residents for entrusting me to represent you in the Gen. Assembly. I will carry on Mike and Joan’s torch of good governance and strong leadership. I will always put YOU first!
Paul McDaniel was a friend, a good man, and a great leader in our community. He was always gracious and kind to Mike and I and made us feel welcome when we visited Second Missionary Baptist Church.
My deepest condolences to his family during this difficult time. #CHA
Rep. Mike Carter retweeted
Happy birthday to the 49th governor of Tennessee, @BillHaslam. I appreciate your faithful service and leadership to our great state and your friendship.
Wishing Mayor Kelly a speedy recovery! #CHA
Rep. Mike Carter retweeted
Today, 101 years ago the 19th amendment was added to the Constitution after Tennessee became the 36th state to vote in favor of women’s right to vote. I am honored to be able to sit in the room where it happened and serve as a Representative.
Cooper: Carter's pragmatic thinking helped lead to end of emissions testing program in Hamilton County | Chattanooga Times Free Press #CHA #TnLeg timesfreepress.com/news/opin…
Thanks for sharing this. A husband and wife in our area bought several used vans to start their own business and couldn’t get them through emissions because of minor transmission issues.
Their difficulties prompted Mike to run the bill.
‘EPA determined the removal of vehicle emissions testing in TN is consistent with the federal Clean Air Act & all applicable regulations. EPA’s technical analysis concludes that Ham Co. & Middle TN will continue to comply with all National Ambient Air Quality Standards’ #TnLeg
NEWS: Vehicle emissions testing will end on Jan. 14, 2022 in five Tennessee counties now that the EPA has approved a revision to the state's air quality plan. Read the full press release here: bit.ly/2VYEXob
