November 14, 2021
By:
James L. “Jimmy” Poss has formally announced plans to seek the Republican Party nomination for DeKalb County Clerk in the May 3, 2022 Republican Primary. Jimmy, currently serving as DeKalb County Clerk, first elected in 2014, is a lifelong resident of DeKalb County. He and His wife, Jennifer Justine “J.J.” (Barnes) Poss are the parents of two sons, Lane and Tanner Poss.
Jimmy is the son of W.J. and Mildred Poss. J.J. is the daughter of Linda Moser and Tink Barnes, and stepfather Willie Moser. J.J. is a self-employed business owner, manager and operator of Headlines Hair Design who works as a hair stylist.
“Working for the people” for my entire adult life has been an extreme honor and privilege. From 1991 until 2014 I served as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) for DeKalb County. My employment at the DeKalb County Ambulance Service provided me experience in emergency care for patients, automated data loading, record and file management, as well as staff management.
“I am a former real estate agent and a former employee at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. These opportunities gave me valuable business experience and customer service skills”
“Some of my most rewarding work experiences have come during my 38 years of living and working on our family’s livestock farm. As a farmer, I have learned strong work ethics and the commitment to “rolling up my shirt sleeves” to get the job done. “Working for the people” has been and remains my continued focus, if afforded the honor and opportunity to continue serving as your DeKalb County Clerk. I pledge to work hard, follow the rules, treat everyone the same and be accountable to the citizens of DeKalb County”.
“I have completed the County Officials Certificate Training program with the designation of Certified Public Administrator. A course offered by the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service’s County Technical Assistance Service (CTAS). Also, after completing a course also offered by the University of Tennessee (CTAS); myself, along with my bookkeeper Judy Miller-McGee are certified county finance officers”.
“Over the last eight years, the County Clerk’s office has experienced growth in motor vehicle transactions and seen a significant increase in title production. We now consistently print more than double the titles annually from eight years ago. For the past five years revenue collections have maintained consistent growth. Our office currently provides a number services which were not available prior to 2014. While revenue is important, so is service. My staff and I strive to deliver a variety of accommodations to the public”.
“We provide multiple services daily without receiving additional fees. Simply meaning the DeKalb County Clerk’s Office receives no payment or office fees for providing a number of services such as completing particular tasks at the driver’s license renewal kiosk, computer assistance completing driver license reinstatement payments, fines and handgun carry renewals, obtaining FEIN numbers through IRS.gov, filing 2290 forms required for federal heavy vehicle use tax, notary service, filing and paying business tax renewals, and monthly filing and paying sales and use taxes. These and various other tasks are performed daily “working for the people” serving you as a courtesy to our citizens”.
“I am humbled by the support I have received, allowing me the opportunity to serve as your County Clerk. It’s an honor and is my desire to continue serving with honesty and integrity for the citizens of DeKalb County. I ask for your prayers, support and vote,” said Poss.