Kim Frazier

Economy

I believe in creating and promoting an economic culture and local quality of life that supports existing businesses, welcomes new businesses, offers diverse career paths, and generates a variety of social offerings for our families. Learn more

I will encourage pursuit of public-private partnerships and small business access to capital to help finance small and large public-sector projects, spread risk and make the economy prosperous by considering investment opportunities, opening up employment opportunities, supporting local businesses, and increasing the standard of living for all citizens. Learn more

Education

I support financial investment equivalent to school systems in comparable municipalities. I support inclusion and expansion of resources to meet the academic, physical, mental, safety, and social needs of every student.  I believe that every student should have access to educational programs that provide various, diverse career path options. Learn more

I support holding schools accountable academically and financially. I will work to bridge the gap between local government and our school system.  I will pursue a correlation between school capacities and enrollment with land use and planning processes and regulations. Learn more

I believe in supporting our school system and our educators to ensure that every child’s needs are met. Learn more

I support making the highest level of public education available to all.  I support empowering teachers both academically and financially and ensuring competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more

Healthcare

I believe in the integration and availability of mental health services into communities. I support local governments adoption of mental health policies into public health policies and general social policies. Learn more

I believe that addressing the mental health of our citizens has never been more important than it is today. I believe that we must support existing services and resources to reach every community countywide, and then invest in expanding our reach either through publicly funded resources and / or partnerships with neighboring municipalities and the private sector. Learn more

Infrastructure / Transportation

I would work to align individual community infrastructure needs with County and State budget allocations. Transportation Infrastructure Water Infrastructure Power & Energy Infrastructure Telecommunications Infrastructure Political Infrastructure Educational Infrastructure Health Infrastructure Emergency Services & Safety Infrastructure Housing Options Recreational & Social Infrastructure. Learn more

I believe that we must bring attention to the needs and visions of every community throughout Knox County inclusive of basic infrastructure needs & services and needs that improve the overall quality of life for every citizen. I have advocated for and supported the forthcoming Knox County Comprehensive Land Use, Transportation, and Park Plan. I believe that we can improve and simplify government processes and policies. Learn more

I am a fierce advocate of intentional growth with coordinated infrastructure. Learn more

Taxes / Budget

I believe in responsible and intentional financial spending and budgeting that aligns with the needs and visions of every community, provides fair and equitable compensation to those who work and serve our county, and takes into consideration growth and development in our region. Learn more