Effective Leadership with Positive Results for Our Community
Elaine Davis is honored to serve all residents of Tennessee’s House District 18. With a proven track record of effective leadership and a commitment to our community’s values, Elaine has been a steadfast advocate for infrastructure, public safety, education, healthcare, keeping taxes low, election integrity, job creation, and lowering the cost to do business. Her passion for public service and her unwavering dedication to her constituents has brought positive results for Knoxville and Knox County.
Highlights from the last General Assembly Session
Election Integrity
City Council Election Reform
Introduced and passed an election integrity law to make sure that only voters living in a city council district can elect their city council member.
cutting red tape
Totaling $124 Million
Introduced and passed a law to cut red tape on food truck owners while improving health and safety for customers.
Transparency
Legislation
Introduced and passed a law requiring public comments at government meetings
School Safety
For both Public and Private Schools
Improved school safety in private and public schools with $230 million for more saftey personnel and grants.
Education funding
$1 Billion Increase
Over $1 billion increase in education funding including historic pay increases for Knox County teachers.
Grocery Tax Relief
3-Month Sales Tax Elimination
Three month elimination of state grocery sales tax from August 1 through October 31st, 2023
Tax Cuts for Small Business
Totaling $124 Million
Over $124 million in small business tax cuts to help create jobs in our community.
Infrastructure
$3 Billion In New Dollars
Over $3 billion in new dollars for local community infrastructure improvements.
Issues in the News...
State Grant Beefs Up Security at Knox County Jewish Houses of Worship
State Advances Voting Access for the Blind
State Grants for Knox Historic Sites
Public Health and Safety Top Priorities in 2024
Improved Access to Pre-Natal Care in Remote Areas
Expanded Penalties for Those Reporting False Emergencies - "Swatting"
Get Involved
Join us in supporting Elaine Davis’s re-election campaign. Your involvement is crucial to ensuring that our community continues to thrive under her dedicated leadership. Together, we can make a difference.
