Mark White for State Representative

Rep. White Co-sponsors Economic Efficiency Bill

Debra Weber — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:30:40 +0000

(March 23, 2010, NASHVILLE) – Representative White (R-Memphis) is the co-sponsor of a bill that aims to increase efficiency within state government departments. House Bill 3007 won approval from an overwhelming majority in the State House of Representatives late last week, and from the State Senate Monday evening. The bill is now on its way to the Governor for his signature.

Specifically, the bill encourages departments within state government to take comments and suggestions from both employees and the public on how to improve efficiency. As the state struggles with a budget gap, Representative White stressed the importance of all departments operating as efficiently as possible using innovative techniques.

“Our departments are working hard to make reductions, but I know that there is always room for improvement,” said Representative White. “Departments that implement this will essentially have a ‘suggestion box’ that they use to improve efficiency and save money, which is critical right now.”

Further, each department is encouraged to add a public comment portal to their individual websites to facilitate suggestions from the general public. As departments implement the program, they will be required to report back to the General Assembly on the success of the plans during the annual budget hearings in Senate and House committees.

“The public comment aspect of the bill is very important. Our departments utilize dollars provided by the taxpayers, so it makes perfect sense to allow them have input. It is important for state government to do all it can to improve efficiency, and reject the out-of-control spending mentality that is currently taking over Washington, D.C. Tennessee can set the standard for economic efficiency with this legislation,” Representative White concluded.

Mark White Sworn-in to Tennessee House

Debra Weber — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:03:58 +0000

This morning, Mark White was sworn-in to serve the people of District 83 in the State Legislature

Thank you, District 83!

Debra Weber — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:33:52 +0000

Thank you to the voters of House District 83! Mark White was elected with 67% of the vote.

ELECTION DAY – TUESDAY JANUARY 12

Debra Weber — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:28:23 +0000

If you didn’t vote during Early Voting – make sure to get out and vote for Mark White on Tuesday!

On Election Day you must vote at your neighborhood precinct. Polls are open from 7am-7pm.

Not sure where your Election Day precinct is? Click the link below to input your address and it will tell you where you can vote.

http://www.shelbyvote.com/scVote/scVote.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=precinctlocator

Congressman Blackburn and Senator Brian Kelsey volunteer at Mark White Headquarters

Debra Weber — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:25:11 +0000

Thanks to Congressman Marsha Blackburn and State Senator Brian Kelsey for coming in to help with the campaign on Wednesday.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED NOW!

Drop by the HQ at Park Place Centre (next to IO Metro) or call Barbara Trautman at 262-6821 to find out how you can help.