State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) was recently re-elected Chairman of the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR), while Cleveland City Mayor Kevin Brooks was re-elected vice-chair. The 25-member group is made up of public officials from state, county and municipal governments as well as two private citizens and two members of the executive branch.
“I appreciate the confidence that the members have placed in me to serve in this leadership role,” said Senator Yager. “I look forward to continuing to build strong relationships between state, municipal and county governments to work on solutions to substantive issues that we face together as Tennesseans. Our work will continue to improve the effectiveness and the intergovernmental system to better serve our citizens.”
Since 1978, TACIR has served as a forum for the discussion and resolution of intergovernmental problems. The organization provides high quality research support to state and local government officials in order to improve government effectiveness in Tennessee.
“Thanks to my colleagues at TACIR for their confidence in allowing me to continue serving as Vice Chairman and to continue to represent the City of Cleveland on Capitol Hill in Nashville,” said Kevin Brooks, Vice Chairman of TACIR. “It’s an honor to serve under the Chairmanship of Senator Ken Yager, and an honor to serve with such distinguished leaders from the General Assembly, the Cabinet, and fellow Mayors and Appointees. It is no secret that TACIR employs the greatest team of researchers and analysts in Nashville. Their research and work help shape public policy all across our great state. It is a privilege to be a part of the TACIR team.”
