Currently holds the office of Loudon County Commission - District 7 until August 6, 2030.
Candidate for Loudon County Commission - District 7 in 2026 Tennessee Primary Election.
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Get StartedCounty leaders declined to commission an independent, third-party study to evaluate whether this project is truly necessary. Pausing school construction until enrollment, cost projections, and long-term impacts are fully vetted is not anti-education—it is responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Our priority should be academic excellence and technical education, not extravagant buildings built without adequate justification. Learn more
Rick Dramm believes grievances should be heard—not silenced—and that term limits must be respected in both letter and spirit. County government works best when officials remember they serve the people, not the other way around. Learn more
Prohibiting commissioners from overseeing or influencing employment decisions involving immediate family members strengthens accountability and restores public trust. County government works best when decisions are made transparently and in the best interest of all citizens. Learn more
When government uses public funds to influence legislation against its own constituents, trust is broken, and accountability disappears. Banning taxpayer-funded lobbying ensures public resources are used for essential services, not political maneuvering. County government should represent its citizens, not work against them. Learn more
Just as with large capital projects, zoning choices require careful oversight and independent review before irreversible commitments are made. Smart, slow-growth zoning prioritizes infrastructure readiness, fiscal responsibility, and community input over rushed approvals. Thoughtful planning protects neighborhoods while ensuring growth is sustainable and accountable. Learn more
When budgets expand rapidly without long-term transparency, accountability suffers, and trust in county government erodes. Making this information publicly available helps prevent blank-check spending and reduces costly mistakes that later result in lawsuits. Open access to financial records ensures county government remains accountable to the people it serves. Learn more
This is what blank-check spending looks like—committing taxpayer dollars without transparency or cost controls, then asking citizens to cover the overruns. Rick Dramm believes every department should justify its spending through clear, line-item budgets that the public can easily review, focusing on smarter spending rather than cutting essential services. Learn more
Competitive bidding software creates a clear, auditable process that documents bids, pricing, and vendor selection in one place. This added transparency helps prevent blank-check spending and limits insider influence in contract awards. Requiring competitive bidding software for all county contracts protects taxpayers and strengthens accountability before public dollars are committed. Learn more
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