John Litz
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John Litz (born July 24, 1961) is an United States Democratic Party politician, formerly serving as a State Representative in Tennessee.[1] He represented District 10, Hamblen County.[2]
[edit] Biography
John Litz hold a B.S. degree in Agriculture from the University of Tennessee and makes his living as a farmer, operating Litz Farms in Hamblen County. He was first elected to the General Assembly in 2002 defeating Republican incumbent Stancil Ford. He served as a House member of the 103rd, 104th and 105th General Assemblies serving on the following committees:
- Secretary, House Calendar and Rules Committee
- Member, House Agriculture Committee
- Member, House State and Local Committee
- Vice Chair, House Elections Subcommittee
In November 2006, Litz was re-elected without opposition to a 3rd term. In December 2006, he was selected by the Democratic Caucus to serve as Assistant Majority Leader. In September 2007, Litz announced his intention to run for a fourth term. In 2011, he was defeated by Don Miller.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Brad Schrade (17 January 2009). "How Kent Williams became the House's new speaker". The Tennessean. http://www.tennessean.com/article/20090118/NEWS0201/901180380/1009/news01. Retrieved 10 February 2011.
- ^ "Hamblen County lawmakers haven't given up on plan to force red-light camera regulation". Kingsport Times News. 21 April 2009. http://www.timesnews.net/article.php?id=9013308. Retrieved 10 February 2011.
- ^ University of Tennessee, Office of Government Relations
