THE STIDHAM STORY
Raised in the coalfields of Southwest Virginia
Married his high school sweetheart, Molly
Molly retired after working in Christian education for 30 years
The Stidham's worship at Lighthouse Church
A LIFETIME OF SERVICE
SAILOR
20-year career, U.S. Navy
Managed maintenance of nuclear submarine reactors
Top Secret Clearance
Led 290 personnel
VETERAN
American Legion, Former District Commander 17 posts and 62,000 veterans
Established Sullivan County's Veterans Service Office
Spearheaded Veterans Memorial Park
EDUCATOR
JROTC Instructor, 22 years
High School Government Teacher
Teacher of the Year Award
Master's in Education
COMMUNITY LEADER
Sullivan County Commissioner
Second Harvest Food Bank, Vice President
Sullivan County Republican Party, Exec. Cmte.
Kingsport Kiwanis, Exec. Cmte.
CONSERVATIVE APPROACH.
PRACTICAL RESULTS.
GUN RIGHTS
Led "2nd Amendment Sanctuary County" designation
PROPERTY RIGHTS
Reformed overreaching planning & zoning
LOWER COSTS
Started inmate work program at recycling centers
SCHOOL SAFETY
Funded a School Resource Officer (SRO) in every school
FIRE PROTECTION
Secured long-term funding rural VFD's