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David Sharpe

David Sharpe

Office history

County Commission District 6 β€” Hamilton, TN
2026
D primary
2026-05-05
2022
held office
2022-09-01 β†’ 2026-09-01

David Sharpe is a Democratic politician serving as the County Commissioner for District 6 in Hamilton County, Tennessee [4]. He resides in Red Bank with his wife, Rebekah, and their three children [9]. Sharpe describes himself as a seventh-generation Tennessean [9].

Before entering public office, Sharpe worked in Chattanooga’s restaurant and craft brewing industry, advancing from a line cook to a regional brewer overseeing teams across multiple states [9]. He has been active in civic life, serving on Chattanooga’s 21st Century Riverfront Steering Committee and co-chairing the Southern Brewers Festival, which has raised millions of dollars for local charities [9].

Sharpe was first elected to the Hamilton County Commission in 2018 [9]. As a commissioner, he serves on several committees. He is a member of the Health and Human Services Committee and the Education Committee [4]. He also serves as an alternate on the Public Safety Committee and the Delinquent Tax Property Committee [4]. The Education Committee’s purpose is to support collaboration with the school system to improve educational outcomes and fiscal planning, meeting quarterly with the Superintendent and County Mayor [5].

Sharpe has been involved in debates regarding the structure of county government. In 2024, he argued that Tennessee law supports his position on the proper organization of Hamilton County government, despite statements from the County Technical Assistance Service [12]. His campaign themes focus on stronger schools, housing accessibility, and supporting local businesses [9]. He represents District 6, which includes communities such as Red Bank, Stuart Heights, Lupton City, and Hill City [10].

Other individuals named David Sharpe appear in political records but are distinct from this candidate. One David Sharpe is a Republican who ran for the Georgia State Senate in 2020 [1]. Another David D. Sharpe is a former Democratic member of the Vermont House of Representatives who served from 2003 to 2019 [2].

Sources

Public filings

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Tennessee β€” Hamilton County campaign finance (County Commission Dist. 6)

Tennessee β€” campaign finance (search)

Tennessee β€” statement of interest

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