Dear Friends and Supporters,

I have run a very positive campaign. My campaign has remained focused on the issues and my qualifications for the office. Competing against a powerful incumbent is a huge task. Over the course of the campaign, I have raised several thousand dollars from everyday small donors who share the belief in my platform of fair assessments. Surprisingly, the amount that I have raised is significantly more than the incumbent reported on her 1st Quarter campaign disclosure. I have worked hard to intelligently spend those critical donations in order to get my message out; however I still have much work to do, and I need your help to finish the job.

As I write you this letter, early voting is only 13 days away. With that said, I would like to thank every person who has already contributed to my campaign. I am humbled by your support of me, a first-time candidate for office. Your donations have helped fuel the campaign from the very beginning to achieve our very competitive position. A recent poll has me up 20 points over Teresa Kirkham (59% Morgan, 37% Kirkham, 3% Robinette).

Like you, I know that we cannot become complacent. We all know that Teresa Kirkham is gearing up for her advertising campaign. We know she is willing to spend whatever it takes to fight for re-election, and we know—through her own admission—that her assessments are 30% higher than they should be. I am committed to standing strong for the people of Roane County; however, I will need your help to match her deep pockets and those of her allies who have become entrenched through 20 years of political favors. Teresa’s favorite campaign phrase is, “I’ve been good to you, haven’t I?” It is my belief that the Roane County Property Assessor should be fair to everyone, not just good to her supporters.

It’s time for change. I am counting on your help. This week I need donations of $100, $25 or even $5 to keep the positive momentum going. Together we can win back the Property Assessor’s office for the people of Roane County. I strongly believe that Roane County is in need of fair property assessments, and I am fully committed for that to be my primary objective once in office.

Please send all donations to: David Morgan for Property Assessor, 102 Village Trace Unit 11, Kingston, TN 37763. You can also give me a call at 376-9453, and I’ll be glad to come by and see you.

Thank you in advance for your continued support. I encourage you to forward this email to your friends, neighbors and family members. Time is critical and victory is within reach.

Respectfully,

David

David Morgan for Roane County Property Assessor
It's time for a change. Fair Property Assessments for everyone.
fairpropertyassessments.com | 865-376-9453

They are at it again. We just hired new fire fighters under the ruse that with a better fire department your insurance premiums will drop. This has not happened! Now the county wants more fire fighters and plans to raise your taxes to accomplish this goal. I would like to challenge any county commissioner to state publicly a hard percentage number - what tax rate do you believe the citizens of this county can pay. We have already been told property values are going up. We all know what that means so right behind that information we are being told we need more tax dollars in 2013. Roane County is in sad shape compared to surrounding counties and was in sad shape prior to the ash spill. This council wants to expand government on the pocket book of property owners in an economic period where people are hurting already. The surprising thing is these same politicians are voted right back in office. VOTE THEM OUT!

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KIPP = Knowledge is Power Program
There have been some exceptional discussions on the state of our Education in Roane County. How about a "New" idea ?
Roane County definitely has the Brains to pull it off.
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