Larry L. Henry
› Office: Hamilton County Circuit Court Clerk
› Party: Republican
› Previous public office experience: Served 12 years on the Hamilton County Commission, representing District 7; five terms as chairman; elected Circuit Court clerk in 2014.
› Why voters should choose me: During my first term, our office saved the taxpayers more than $500,000 in cost reductions while making the office more efficient and service friendly. Our office has advanced technology that has enabled our courts, legal community as well as our citizens to be served better in a timely, efficient manner. Our goal will always be to provide the best possible and cost-effective service to everyone who uses our Circuit and Civil Sessions offices.
› Biggest challenge facing the office I seek: Addressing unfunded mandates and being able to overcome additional costs while maintaining an under-budget fiscal year end; striving to always have trained and competent clerks.
› How I will address this challenge: Mandates are addressed and in compliance as they are presented. Very good working relationships with our state legislative delegation as well as our Tennessee Clerks Association are invaluable resources as well as with the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC).
We are constantly cross-training our clerks and are able to maintain depth in all positions. Most of our clerks have five or more years of experience and are very well trained in those positions. Our new hires go through a demanding probationary period before they are actually hired.
› Policy position of mine that may surprise people: I don’t think this would be a surprise to people who know me: I have always had a genuine willingness to serve and be in a position to help. I always am thrilled to see people I am associated with succeed. My goal is to surround myself with the best people I can find, delegate authority and don’t interfere.
› Public servant I most admire: There have been many. To name one would be difficult. I admire anyone in public office, regardless of political affiliation, who will take a stand for what he or she believes to be right. I have little respect for someone who goes along to get along or to gain political favor.
› Campaign office: 320 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37402
› Campaign phone: 423-315-1490
› Campaign email: larrylhenry@
hotmail.com
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PERSONAL
› Age: 69
› Occupation: Circuit Court Clerk
› Education: Tyner High School graduate; University of Tennessee Chattanooga
› Family: Wife, Patsy; daughter: Dr. Jennifer Ward; son: Gary L. Henry, attorney; grandchildren, Kate, Amelia, Caroline, Juliet,
Scarle and Gabriel
› Residence city: Ooltewah
› Church/civic involvement: Morris Hill Baptist Church, Harrison Ruritan Club, Freedoms Foundation, Pachyderm Club, YCAP, Half-Century Club, Hamilton County Republican Women (associate), Tennessee Court Clerks Association
› Quote or saying I live by: Live your life to the fullest every day, always be humble and never forget where you came from. In all, be thankful.