Aubrey Givens for State Senate -- District 17

Here is the full text of Givens' press release issued today:

A Wilson County native, Aubrey Givens, recently announced his intentions to seek the Democratic nomination for State Senate District 17.
The 17th Senate district, composed of Wilson, Cannon, Dekalb, Trousdale, Smith, Macon, Clay, and parts of Sumner County, is currently represented by Republican Mae Beavers, who is not seeking re-election.
Givens, in a prepared statement making his announcement, said, "I am excited about the opportunity to serve as a voice for the whole community, but first, I am going to do a lot of listening in Mount Juliet, Woodbury, Lebanon, Smithville, Hartsville, Lafayette, Celina and all points in between." Givens believes he can be effective in the Tennessee Senate delivering "big results for the entire district."
Givens' supporters are impressed by his common sense leadership approach and have encouraged him to pursue a senate seat. "I am humbled by the warm wishes of so many who have helped me to embark on this campaign," said Givens. "I appreciate their trust and support…and I really do need their help to deliver a better Tennessee."
Givens's community involvement is extensive. Born and reared in Lebanon, Givens, an attorney, is an active member of the Wilson County, Robertson County, and Nashville Bar Associations. He has served as an alumni class chair for the Nashville School of Law Recognition Dinner and Silent Auction. A former Wilson county 4-Her and member of FFA, Givens devotes much of his spare time to mentoring young people.
A relative novice in politics, Givens brings his real-life experience as a student, employee, farmer, small business owner, and attorney to the race. He adds, "I have made a career out of helping everyday Tennesseans, now I hope to take this step and simply continue my mission as a legislator affecting change for a better Tennessee. "

Givens’ top priorities include:Education; building a better future for Tennessee students and the teachers who instruct them.
Economic growth; creating and keeping jobs in Tennessee; giving the working families an opportunity to advance themselves and better their future by engaging industry and technology in Tennessee.

Healthcare; assuring quality healthcare for Tennessee's working families, seniors, and for every child fortunate enough to be a Tennessean.
Fiscal responsibility; making our tax dollars work harder so Tennesseans will never bear a state income tax.