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By Charlotte Underwood
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Through its new Service First Above Politics initiative, Campbell County Commissioners recognized the second round of elected officials and their staff at Monday’s meeting including the county mayor, county clerk and the sheriff and all their staff.
“The commission would like to recognize that it’s not about politics, it’s about service,” said County Mayor Jack Lynch.
“This initiative is to recognize all the elected officials and their staff; because of the service they provide “without bringing politics into it. Campbell County First Service Above Politics means equal representation to all citizens without regard to person or politics. Campbell County is an equal service provider.”
County Court Clerk Todd Nance and staff were recognized for their service to the county.
County Mayor Lynch read a proclamation in their honor, going over some of the duties performed in the office.
“They have 40,000 vehicles to register each year, along with the driver’s license renewals, the boat registrations and notary applications, the clerk’s office also provides marriage, hunting and fishing licenses and all of the county building permits and state permits.”
“Todd Nance implemented the use of two drive thru windows, one being in Jacksboro and the other in Jellico, with adding extended hours on Tuesdays to make it more convenient to the citizens… Todd and his staff not only have the busiest offices in the court house, but also play one of the most important roles in the county, the clerk’s office keeps track of all records in the county and keeps the minutes of the county commission and the school board and whereas, the county clerk plays an important role in our community and is truly the structure in our courthouse,” Lynch said.
Nance said the job could not be done without his staff that worked day in and day out to serve the citizens.
“They do it every day and I couldn’t do it without them. All the drive thrus that he mentioned was started before I got here and we just followed through with them. We are thankful for the commissioners and the mayor, and we appreciate you and all that you do. We just do our job every day, I don’t think we should get an award, but I do appreciate it and I am thankful for it. We work for all the citizens, and we are just glad to do it and glad God gave us an opportunity to serve, and we appreciate each and every person,” Nance said.
Commissioner Erica Simpson had some special words to say to Nance, saying that the county clerk’s office had always been special to her parents Don and Sue Nance.
“I’m just proud of Todd that he’s still there to represent what they loved, and my mother loved Todd like no other, and she loved these people, it’s a special place for our family,” Simpson said.
County Mayor Jack Lynch and his staff were recognized last on Monday evening for the achievements since 2022.
Commission Chair Johnny Bruce said the commission wanted to recognize the county mayor and his staff and read off accomplishments from the past several years.
Economic development accomplishments included, “first ever Fast Track Economic Development Pilot Program resulting in $1.9 million dollars and 240 jobs created for Gold Greek Foods, first shovel in the ground, manufacturing company since 2000 in United Rare Earths, beginning its journey to job creation, the first ever county owned property and building sold, resulting in $705,000 in industrial development funds for Campbell County, sold to a private entity, and creating new local jobs, and first ever public private partnership as a catalyst for future jobs, Eagle Ridge Industrial Park.”
Other accomplishments include local business enhancement services such as promotion of new businesses, assistance to all job seekers, help with applications and resumes, yearly multi-employer job fairs, and a historic low 2.9 % unemployment in Campbell County.
Community engagement of resources was also mentioned in the proclamation such as the 45 Veteran’s Appreciation Breakfasts which over 400 veterans have attended, support for the county’s senior citizens centers, partnerships with multiple non-profit organizations, multiple grants, and multiple community partnerships.
Lynch said he wanted to “thank God for the opportunity.”
“We’re here to help people and in my opinion that’s what the mayor’s office is supposed to do and what we will continue to do as long as you’ll allow us to. I could not do it without the staff I have, I believe this is the greatest staff I could possibly have to support the citizens of Campbell County. We are here to support 40,000 citizens and try to help those people create jobs for their families and help them have a vibrant life, we are doing our best and we are going to do better, we have a lot more to come,” Lynch said.
Sheriff Wayne Barton and his staff were recognized. Staff representing almost all divisions of the sheriff’s office were in attendance.
County Mayor Jack Lynch read some highlights from the sheriff’s office since 2022, such as “jail ministry programs, volunteer programs, GED, narcotics anonymous and 100 inmates to accept Christ and be baptized. He also listed ‘equipment upgrades, and $13,831,189.20 in state and federal funding through grants, initiatives and contracts, DUI enforcement and education, and security system upgrades for the justice center, state certifications for the jail that will soon be a tier 1 that will generate over $200,000 annually in revenue to the county”, specialized training and having a community presence, school safety”, among other accomplishments and participation in multiple county outreach programs and non-profit organizations.
“They put their lives on the line daily for the citizens of Campbell County and for the county,” Lynch said.
Sheriff Barton thanked the commission for the recognition and said these accomplishments could not have been made without all the hardworking staff and that the proclamation was to honor them.
“‘Without this team, none of this that the mayor read off would be possible…this is the team that God has assembled for me and I’m proud to have each one on my team…thank you to the community for supporting us and praying for us, it is an honor to serve as your sheriff,” Barton said. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-12/16/2025-6AM)