Senator Ken Yager Appointed Chairman Of Senate State And Local Government Committee

Nashville, TN (2001-01-13) State Senator Ken Yager (R-Harriman) has been appointed Chairman of the Senate State and Local Government Committee, a key legislative appointment. The announcement was made by Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey on Thursday as the State Senate is winding up a week of organizational tasks.

“Senator Yager has vast experience in state and local government matters,” said Lt. Governor Ramsey. “He has a long and distinguished record of serving both in the community and on the state level. I am confident he will be an excellent chairman.”

The State and Local Government Committee has jurisdiction over legislation concerning all government entities, including municipalities, utility districts, the National Guard, veterans affairs, public lands and correctional institutions, to name a few. The committee deals with election laws and state and local government boundary lines, which is a very important matter during the 107th General Assembly as the legislature redraws Tennessee’s legislative and congressional districts in accordance with the 2010 census data. It also deals with state and local employees and any legislation dealing with local revenue and taxation.

“I am very honored to be selected as Chairman of the State and Local Government committee,” said Senator Yager. “I appreciate the confidence Lt. Governor Ramsey has placed in me and look forward to working with my colleagues on the issues we face in the 2011 legislative session.”

Senator Yager served as Roane County Executive for 24 years (1982-2006). He was elected in 2008 to serve Campbell, Fentress, Morgan, Rhea, Roane, and Scott Counties in the 12th District in the Tennessee State Senate.