Laney for District 3
Father, Tennessee Tech Alum, and Software Engineer
Raised in East Tennessee and active in Cookeville since 2013, Laney is running to uplift all lives in Putnam County by:
The Putnam County Commission is the primary legislative and budgeting body for our county. There are 24 commissioners total - two elected from each of our 12 districts. Commissioners vote on major decisions that shape our daily lives: funding for our Sheriff's Department, EMS, schools, roads, public health, emergency services, county buildings, and more.
They also approve budgets, adopt resolutions, set county policies, authorize major purchases, and make decisions impacting taxes and long-term planning.
The Commission meets in the historic Old Courthouse on the Cookeville town square, inside the 3rd-floor main chamber. Meetings are open to the public, and residents should be encouraged to attend, listen, ask questions, and participate in the democratic process.
County Commissioners are the closest link between the public and county government. They represent the needs, concerns, and priorities of their district - from neighborhood infrastructure to school resources to community safety. A strong County Commission ensures accountability, transparency, and that the community's voice is truly heard.
Meet Laney
Raised in East Tennessee in a conservative, churchgoing family, Laney learned early what it meant to pitch in, listen, and care for the people around him. Today he’s a father in Cookeville, rooted in the same values of faith, family, and service.
Laney is a Tennessee Tech alum who studied civil engineering before pivoting to software after losing a civil engineering internship during COVID. That setback pushed him to build resilient, practical skills; now he’s a software engineer creating tools that help small businesses run smoothly.
District 3 deserves a commissioner who listens, collaborates, and brings fresh energy. Laney is running to serve the community he calls home—improving schools, making county government transparent and honest, and helping the next generation step up and lead.
Laney was raised in a conservative, churchgoing household. As he learned more history and saw how politics affected real people, his views shifted alongside much of his family.
He now identifies with liberal values that look out for working families and people who are struggling. One of his close friends is a Trump supporter; they disagree often but keep talking because dignity and respect matter more than partisanship.
A Bipartisan Pledge
This campaign rejects cable news drama and party point-scoring. I'm here for respectful discourse and practical wins for District 3.
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What I am here to do
This campaign is about practical solutions and respectful discourse—not party theatrics.
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