Bredesen Administration Economic & Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber may run for Governor of Tennessee in 2010, according to Times Free Press Columnist Randall Higgins, writing in today's paper. TFP Reporter Andy Sher weighed-in with news about Kisber, also. Prior to becoming Bredesen's ECD chief, Kisber, 48, served ten consecutive terms in the Tennessee House of Representatives, eventually chairing the body's Ways and Means Committee. Kisber has been a key figure in recruiting Volkwagen to Chattanooga and, as noted in his official bio, in shaping the relaunch of Tennessee Technology Development, among other initiatives. In 1999-2000, Kisber, who ultimately opposed creating a state income tax, was for a time accused of fence-sitting during debate of then-Gov. Don Sundquist's proposal. The only other Democrat to express interest in the post, thus far, is former State Rep. Kim McMillan. To this point, announced Republican candidates include Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam, U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp, and Shelby County DA Bill Gibbons. The VN Blog has queried Kisber this morning, asking confirmation of this report.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Report: TNECD's Kisber may offer for Governor
[Updated 11:11 a.m.] 
Bredesen Administration Economic & Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber may run for Governor of Tennessee in 2010, according to Times Free Press Columnist Randall Higgins, writing in today's paper. TFP Reporter Andy Sher weighed-in with news about Kisber, also. Prior to becoming Bredesen's ECD chief, Kisber, 48, served ten consecutive terms in the Tennessee House of Representatives, eventually chairing the body's Ways and Means Committee. Kisber has been a key figure in recruiting Volkwagen to Chattanooga and, as noted in his official bio, in shaping the relaunch of Tennessee Technology Development, among other initiatives. In 1999-2000, Kisber, who ultimately opposed creating a state income tax, was for a time accused of fence-sitting during debate of then-Gov. Don Sundquist's proposal. The only other Democrat to express interest in the post, thus far, is former State Rep. Kim McMillan. To this point, announced Republican candidates include Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam, U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp, and Shelby County DA Bill Gibbons. The VN Blog has queried Kisber this morning, asking confirmation of this report.
Bredesen Administration Economic & Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber may run for Governor of Tennessee in 2010, according to Times Free Press Columnist Randall Higgins, writing in today's paper. TFP Reporter Andy Sher weighed-in with news about Kisber, also. Prior to becoming Bredesen's ECD chief, Kisber, 48, served ten consecutive terms in the Tennessee House of Representatives, eventually chairing the body's Ways and Means Committee. Kisber has been a key figure in recruiting Volkwagen to Chattanooga and, as noted in his official bio, in shaping the relaunch of Tennessee Technology Development, among other initiatives. In 1999-2000, Kisber, who ultimately opposed creating a state income tax, was for a time accused of fence-sitting during debate of then-Gov. Don Sundquist's proposal. The only other Democrat to express interest in the post, thus far, is former State Rep. Kim McMillan. To this point, announced Republican candidates include Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam, U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp, and Shelby County DA Bill Gibbons. The VN Blog has queried Kisber this morning, asking confirmation of this report.
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