Serving since the 107th General Assembly, the candidate holds seats on Finance, Ways, and Means; Education Administration; and Civil Justice committees, including subcommittees for higher education and civil justice. This committee work provides direct exposure to budget literacy, legislative process, and policy judgment on criminal justice and education matters. As Chair of the Tennessee Black Caucus and Vice Chairman of the Democratic Caucus, he demonstrates coordination with party leadership. His founding of community initiatives like Fresh Starts and ABetterMemphis.Com reflects constituent relations experience in Shelby County.