Sherrell Expects Long Debate On Idea Of School Vouchers In Nashville
State Representative Paul Sherrell said he expects there will be healthy debate concerning public education funding over vouchers when the new legislative session begins next Tuesday. Sherrell said he understands Governor Bill Lee’s interest in helping people pay private school tuition. Sherrell said many of the people who have come to him to discuss the […]
State Evaluating Need For Turn Lanes At Two White Co Schools
Turn lanes at Findlay Elementary and White County High School could be a project coming in the future. State Representative Paul Sherrell reported to the White County School Board that TDOT is studying the matter. “There’s has been some people that has approached me and wanting to know why can’t we have a turn lane […]
Bill Creating School Director Elections Fails In Committee
A house bill that would provide school boards the option to publicly elect a school director has died in committee. State Representative Paul Sherrell said the residents of the 43rd District want the opportunity to vote on the position. “They do not like the way that it is presently being appointed,” Sherrell said. “Yes, there […]
State Rep Sherrell Bringing Some Local Issues To Nashville
State Representative Paul Sherrell said the election of school directors is something he plans to bring to Nashville Tuesday as the General Assembly reconvenes. Sherrell said he first filed for the legislation last year. “People would like to see their superintendents of school elected instead of appointed,” Sherrell said. “I cover White County and about […]
Representative Sherrell Calls Meeting With TWRA Regarding Cutting Project
State Representative Paul Sherrell has scheduled a meeting with TWRA to answer questions about a proposed cutting at the Bridgestone-Firestone Centennial Wilderness. The meeting will be on October 4th at the Sparta Civic Center at 6:00 p.m. “We need to try and get some truth out of this to exactly what they are intending of […]
Sherrell, Dronebarger Speak Out On School Parking And State Funding Issues
State Representative Paul Sherrell spoke at the White County Board of Education meeting Thursday as an elected official and a parent. During public comment, Sherrell addressed the board concerning high school students paying for parking. “There’s a lot of money that we send from Nashville to here to this school and other schools across the […]
State Rep. Sherrell Reelected As Republican Floor Leader
State Representative Paul Sherrell of Sparta will continue as the Republican Floor Leader when the Tennessee General Assembly reconvenes next month. Sherrell was reelected by his peers to serve as the fifth-ranking officer in the House Republican Caucus. Duties as a Floor Leader include working toward passage of all administrative bills approved by the Republican […]
