Endorsements

ENDORSEMENTS

Having known Patti Bounds her entire life, we are pleased to endorse her for State Representative for House District 16, held by Representative Bill Dunn who is not seeking re-election. As long time residents of Fountain City, we believe she will represent District 16 with integrity, passion, transparency and the knowledge she has acquired over her years as an educator and Chair of the Knox County School Board. Patti is a life long learner. She has served the Knoxville community through the schools, civic organizations, and the church.

Jack and Doris Sharp
Vice Mayor of Knoxville

It is an honor for me to endorse and support Patti Bounds for State Representative. As a career educator, I witnessed Patti’s leadership skills, knowledge base, and conscientious decision-making skills as she represented the community as a Knox County School Board member and later as the Chair of the Knox County Board of Education. I admire Patti because she was an excellent classroom teacher, is an energetic community leader, and is an intelligent woman who has earned the respect of her constituents. As a member of the legislature, I am convinced that Patti will familiarize herself with the issues, research and seek possible solutions and vote for bills that will impact her community in a positive and resourceful manner. Most of all, Patti is a person who has demonstrated integrity, honesty, and compassion as she took a stand on tough issues.

Dr. Mary Lou Kanipe
Retired Teacher, Principal and Supervisor

I strongly endorse Patti Bounds in her bid to be one of our Tennessee State Representatives. She did a wonderful job as a teacher and excelled as a school board member rising to Chairperson based on her real life experience and her impeccable integrity. Patti understands the needs and the desires of the people of Tennessee and will represent us in a noble manner.

Dr. Clint Doiron, MD, FACC

Chuck and I support Patti Bounds in her endeavor to obtain the office of Tennessee House of Representatives . We have known Patti Bounds for over 45 years and over these years we have watched Patti prioritize family and community. She supports her family the same way that she has recently supported our local teachers. Patti and I were both educators for Knox County Schools. Chuck and I can state that Patti has a servants heart and is a woman of impeccable character.

Patti is an important support in her community. She is not a school board member in “name only." Patti attends sporting events, special school events, and celebrates schools success. She is invested in the community. She visits each of the schools in her district on a regular basis . During that time she continues to build relationships with the schools to create trust between board and employees resulting in positive outcomes for students. This is the type of leader we need, someone that leads by example. These are some of the factors that have prepared her for this next step in her career as she continues to serve the community she so deeply loves. When Patti has a passion for a cause, or something dear to her heart, she pours her entire self into her commitment. For example, just as she approached retirement as a classroom teacher, her passion for education took her to a role that would influence policy and culture in the local school system as elected Knox County School Board member. She lead her peers on the board and was voted Chairwoman of the Knox County School Board, once again demonstrating her leadership. Patti's dedication , strong leadership, and passion to serve her constituents makes her the perfect candidate for TN House of Representatives.

Chuck and Rebecca Burks