Ron Newcomb: The Talk of the Town
A Critical Decision Is Approaching
Governor Bill Lee is preparing to appoint the next District Attorney General for Tennessee's Fourth Judicial District, serving Sevier, Grainger, Cocke, and Jefferson Counties.
Because this position will be filled through an appointment rather than an election, residents will not have the opportunity to vote before the next District Attorney General takes office.
One of the individuals seeking the appointment is Ron Newcomb, the longtime Chief Deputy District Attorney General under Jimmy Dunn.
The No For Newcomb campaign encourages citizens to review the publicly available record and make their voices heard before the appointment is announced.
Who Is Ron Newcomb?
According to the campaign, Ron Newcomb has spent years serving as Jimmy Dunn's second-in-command and is now seeking to become the chief prosecutor for Tennessee's Fourth Judicial District.
The campaign notes that Jimmy Dunn announced his retirement shortly after a court ordered him to provide sworn testimony in an ongoing public records dispute involving documents the campaign alleges were used by Dunn and Newcomb during grand jury proceedings.
The campaign believes these events make the appointment process especially important for the citizens of East Tennessee.
The Campaign's Concerns
According to the No For Newcomb campaign, Ron Newcomb has a history that includes allegations of:
Arguing with judges and challenging their legal rulings.
Deceiving crime victims and depriving them of rights guaranteed under Tennessee law.
Prosecuting citizens for crimes the campaign contends did not occur.
Failing to act on evidence involving alleged misconduct by public officials.
Conspiring with other prosecutors while violating Tennessee law and the Tennessee Supreme Court's Rules of Professional Conduct.
The campaign argues that these allegations raise serious concerns about whether Newcomb should be entrusted with leading the District Attorney General's Office.
The Importance of Public Confidence
The District Attorney General holds one of the most influential public offices within Tennessee's criminal justice system.
The office requires leadership that demonstrates:
Integrity
Honesty
Accountability
Respect for constitutional rights
Professional ethics
Fair and impartial judgment
The No For Newcomb campaign believes these qualities are essential to maintaining public trust and confidence in the justice system.
You Won't Vote—But You Can Still Be Heard
Unlike a regularly scheduled election, this appointment will be made solely by Governor Bill Lee.
That means citizens of Sevier, Grainger, Cocke, and Jefferson Counties will not cast ballots for the next District Attorney General.
However, Tennesseans can still participate by contacting the Governor's Office before a final appointment is announced.
Contact Governor Bill Lee
If you would like to express your opinion regarding the appointment of Tennessee's next District Attorney General, contact Governor Bill Lee.
Governor Bill Lee📞 Phone: (615) 741-2001
🌐 Share Your Opinion Online:https://www.tn.gov/governor/contact-us/share-opinion.html
Learn More
Visit NoForNewcomb.com to review campaign updates, publicly available court records, legal filings, timelines, and additional information regarding the appointment process.
Stay Informed
Follow No For Newcomb for continuing campaign updates, publicly available court records, legal filings, timelines, and information regarding the appointment of Tennessee's next District Attorney General.
The campaign encourages every citizen to review the available information, stay informed, and respectfully participate in the public appointment process.
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