{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nJulian A. McTizic is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 80 [1]. He is currently serving as the Mayor of Bolivar, Tennessee, a position he first assumed in 2017 at age 30, becoming the city's youngest and first African-American mayor [3][5][7]. In August 2025, McTizic was elected president of the Tennessee Municipal League, where he leads advocacy for the state's municipalities [4][6]. He also serves as president of the West Tennessee Mayor's Association [8].\n\nMcTizic announced his candidacy for State House District 80 to challenge incumbent Democratic Representative Johnny Shaw, who has indicated this is his final term in office [12]. The Republican primary election is scheduled for August 6, 2026, with the general election set for November 3, 2026 [1]. As of May 2026, McTizic remains on the ballot for the upcoming primary and has been selected as the commencement speaker for the West Tennessee Homeschool Graduation 2026 [5].\n\n## Background and education\n\nJulian Anderson McTizic, Sr. is a native of Bolivar, a rural town in Hardeman County, Tennessee [5]. He was born in 1987, as he was sworn in as mayor at the age of thirty on July 1, 2017 [5][7]. McTizic self-describes his motto as \u201cBe the change you wish to see in the world\u201d [3]. He is married and has four sons [3].\n\nPrior to becoming mayor, McTizic served as a city councilman for four years [7]. On May 18, 2021, he was re-elected to the office of Mayor by the largest margin in the recorded history of Bolivar [7]. He is a member of various local civic groups, including serving as a Paul Harris Fellow in the Bolivar Chapter of Rotary International and as a member of the Bolivar General H. [7].\n\nSpecific details regarding his early upbringing, religious affiliation, or formal educational institutions attended are not provided in the available sources.\n\n## Career\n\nJulian Anderson McTizic, Sr., is a native of Bolivar, Tennessee, a rural town in Hardeman County [5]. Prior to his tenure as mayor, he served as a city councilman for four years [7]. He became the youngest and first African-American elected Mayor of Bolivar when he was sworn in on July 1, 2017, at the age of 30 [3][5][7]. McTizic was re-elected to the office of mayor on May 18, 2021, winning by the largest margin in the recorded history of Bolivar [7].\n\nDuring his time as mayor, McTizic has been involved in various civic and professional roles. He is a Paul Harris Fellow in the Bolivar Chapter of Rotary International and a member of the Bolivar General H [7]. In February 2025, he was elected President of the West Tennessee Mayor's Association, an organization that convenes quarterly to address issues specific to the region [8]. Additionally, McTizic serves as the Vice-President of the Tennessee Municipal League (TML), having been elected to its board in August 2022 and later serving as its president for the 2025-2026 term [4][6][8].\n\nIn August 2021, McTizic was appointed by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan to the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC), a 39-member body representing a diverse cross-section of communities across the United States [2]. He has also advocated for policy issues such as early childhood education, testifying before state officials regarding expanded access to PreK and child care options [13]. In March 2024, he traveled to Washington, D.C., with Hardeman County Mayor Jimmy Sain to meet with Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Haggerty regarding broadband funding for the Blue Evacuation Area (BEA) and infrastructure funding for the Blue Oval City project [14].\n\n## Office history\n\nJulian A. McTizic served as a city councilman in Bolivar, Tennessee, for four years prior to his election as mayor [7]. On July 1, 2017, at age 30, he was sworn in as the youngest and first African-American elected Mayor of Bolivar [3][5][7]. He was re-elected to the office of Mayor on May 18, 2021, winning by the largest margin in the city's recorded history [7].\n\nIn addition to his municipal roles, McTizic has held several leadership positions in state and regional organizations. In August 2022, he was elected to the board of directors of the Tennessee Municipal League (TML) for a one-year term [11]. He later served as Vice-President of the TML before being elected President of the organization for the 2025-2026 term in August 2025 [4][6][8]. McTizic was also elected President of the West Tennessee Mayor's Association in February 2025 [8].\n\nMcTizic has held appointed federal roles, including serving on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\u2019s Local Government Advisory Committee, which he joined in August 2021 [2]. He represented Southwest Tennessee at the state level as part of a delegation that met with federal legislators regarding infrastructure and broadband funding in March 2024 [14].\n\nMcTizic is running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 80 in the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. He announced his candidacy for this seat, which was previously held by Democratic Representative Johnny Shaw, who had indicated it would be his final term [12].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nJulian A. McTizic has established a legislative record through his service as Mayor of Bolivar and leadership roles within municipal associations, rather than through sponsored bills in the state legislature, as he is currently a candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives [1]. During his tenure as mayor, which began in 2017, McTizic advocated for policy positions focused on early childhood education, joining organizations such as TQEE to push for expanded access to high-quality PreK and child care options for Tennessee families [13].\n\nMcTizic\u2019s local government accomplishments include facilitating significant economic development in Bolivar, such as securing the relocation of Wall Innovations\u2019 headquarters to the city, which contributed to the creation of over 200 local jobs [3][9]. He also engaged directly with federal and state officials regarding infrastructure, meeting with Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Haggerty to discuss broadband funding for the Southwest Tennessee Development District and infrastructure support for the Blue Oval City project [14].\n\nIn terms of committee assignments and organizational leadership, McTizic was appointed by U.S. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan in 2021 to serve on the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC), a body representing a diverse cross-section of communities across the United States [2]. He has held prominent elected positions within municipal advocacy groups, serving as Vice-President of the Tennessee Municipal League (TML) before being elected President of the TML for the 2025-2026 term [4][6]. Additionally, he was elected President of the West Tennessee Mayor's Association in February 2025, where he leads efforts to address issues specific to the region [8].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nJulian McTizic is a native of Bolivar, Tennessee, and has been involved in local business development within Hardeman County.[5] He cites the creation of over 200 local jobs as part of his community leadership record, though specific details regarding his personal ownership stakes or direct employment roles are not detailed in available public records.[3]\n\nMcTizic has been associated with efforts to attract new business to Bolivar, including facilitating the relocation of Wall Innovations, a formerly New York-based company, to establish its headquarters in the city.[9] He describes his approach to economic development as focused on improving the town's infrastructure and appeal for future growth.[10]\n\nPublic financial disclosure forms required for his candidacy have not been explicitly detailed in the provided sources regarding specific assets or income streams beyond his role as mayor.[1] As the Mayor of Bolivar, McTizic receives compensation for his public service, but the specific amount is not listed in the available documentation.[7]\n\n## Family\n\nMcTizic is married and has four sons [3]. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he and his wife hosted virtual game nights to encourage community members to stay home [15].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [Julian McTizic - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Julian_McTizic)\n[2] [EPA Administrator Appoints Bolivar, TN Mayor Julian McTizic to Local Government Advisory Committee | US EPA](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-administrator-appoints-bolivar-tn-mayor-julian-mctizic-local-government-advisory)\n[3] [Dancer of the Day: Julian McTizic! ...](https://www.facebook.com/TheSTARCenter/posts/dancer-of-the-day-julian-mctizic-meet-julian-mctizic-sr-a-true-leader-and-change/1234768205329414/)\n[4] [Tennessee Municipal League Elects Bolivar Mayor Julian McTizic as President](https://www.julianmctizic.com/post/tennessee-municipal-league-elects-bolivar-mayor-julian-mctizic-as-president)\n[5] [Bolivar Mayor Julian McTizic Named 2026 Homeschool Graduation Speaker - Homeschool Roster](https://www.homeschoolroster.com/bolivar-mayor-julian-mctizic-named-2026-homeschool-graduation-speaker/)\n[6] [Julian McTizic | Tennessee Municipal League](https://www.tml1.org/person/julian-mctizic)\n[7] [Mayor McTizic | City of Bolivar | Tennessee](https://www.cityofbolivar.com/mayor-mctizic)\n[8] [Mayor McTizic To Lead West Tennessee Mayor's Association](https://www.cityofbolivar.com/post/mayor-mctizic-to-lead-west-tennessee-mayor-s-association)\n[9] [Bolivar, Tennessee Mayor Julian McTizic Talks Town History and New Business Growth - Tennessee Star](https://tennesseestar.com/news/bolivar-tennessee-mayor-julian-mctizic-talks-town-history-and-new-business-growth/jcarr/2022/02/26/)\n[10] [Mayor Julian McTizic: S.O. What! Success Story - Summer Owens S.O. What!](https://summerowens.com/mayor-julian-mctizic-so-what-success-story/)\n[11] [Mayor McTizic Elected to Tennessee Municipal League Board](https://www.cityofbolivar.com/post/mayor-mctizic-elected-to-tennessee-municipal-league-board)\n[12] [Jerome Moon Archives - State Affairs](https://cms.stateaffairs.com/tag/jerome-moon/)\n[13] [Mayor McTizic - Bolivar, TN - On Early Education, PreK and Child Care](https://www.tqee.org/mayor-mctizic-bolivar-tn/)\n[14] [McTizic and Sain Go to Washington | Bolivar Bulletin-Times](https://www.bulletintimesnews.com/local-news/mctizic-and-sain-go-washington)\n[15] [Tennessee Mayor And Wife Host Virtual Game Night Amid Pandemic | News | BET](https://www.bet.com/article/wrjk7x/tennessee-mayor-and-wife-host-game-night-amid-pandemic)","campaigns":[],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Julian","fullname":"Julian A. McTizic","lastname":"McTizic","middlename":"A.","office_history":[],"summary":"Julian A. McTizic, Mayor of Bolivar, TN, is running for Tennessee House District 80 in the Republican primary on August 6, 2026.","terms":[],"token":"Mcb7Aw3cQA"}