{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Larry M. Harmon Jr. ","chatgptsummary":"Larry M. Harmon Jr. is a suitable candidate for the Arlington Alderman Position 1, currently serving his second term until 2024. He has a strong civic presence, serving on the Arlington Board of Zoning Appeals and the Arlington Safety Committee. Harmon's career as a Battalion Chief for the Memphis Fire Department since 1979 demonstrates his commitment to public service. He is a long-term resident of Arlington, moving there in 2008, and is deeply rooted in the community with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Harmon holds an Associate's Degree from State Technical Institute and is a member of Bellevue Baptist Church.","notes":"","party":"Nonpartisan","person":{"biography":"Larry Harmon is currently serving his second term as Alderman until 2024. He was elected to his first term in the 2015 municipal election. He was born and raised in Memphis and moved to Arlington in 2008. \n\n**Family**\nAlderman Harmon has been married to his wife Angela for 26 years. They have three children Mitch, Matthew, and McKinsey and three grandchildren Chase, Cole, and Claire.\n\n**Civic**\nHe is currently serving on the Arlington Board of Zoning Appeals; Member of the Arlington Safety Committee; and Member of the Arlington Chapter of APTA. \n\n**Career**\nAlderman Harmon is a Battalion Chief for Memphis Fire Department and has been serving since 1979.\n\n**Religion**\nMember of Bellevue Baptist Church\n\n**Education**\nHe obtained an Associates Degree from State Technical Institute.\n\n**Hobbies**\n He enjoys time at the gym with family and traveling.\n \nLinks:\n\nFacebook: [Facebook](https://th-th.facebook.com/people/Larry-Harmon-Jr/pfbid02TJVfHP7EX9ek6eMFwVJGFDbDsw6M2hj6RPJzEbNtZUuNMkn9FnSRrp462N6ZnbMvl/)\n\nLarry Harmon Campaign Video: [Campaign Video](https://ahstigerlife.com/6951/uncategorized/larry-harmon-jr/)","firstname":"Larry","lastname":"Jr.","middlename":"Harmon","suffix":null,"token":"agyP8S4IHi"},"token":"larry_m_harmon_jr"}],"choices":null,"description":"The Arlington BMA (Board of Mayor and Aldermen) meets at Town Hall, 5854 Airline Road, at 6:30 PM on the first Monday of each month","district":"arlington","districtgroup":"municipality","districtgroupname":"Municipality","districtname":"Arlington","job_type":"city_council","o.office":"arlington_alderman_position_1","office":"arlington_alderman_position_1","officedescription":"A city council member (alderman in some towns) serves on the municipality's legislative body, approving the city budget, setting the tax rate, and passing ordinances and resolutions. Members represent a district or the city at large.","officequalities":"- Policy judgment on town-scale matters \u2014 budget, ordinances, zoning, parks, and code enforcement \u2014 within the city/town charter and Tennessee municipal law.\n- Budget literacy: the board approves the annual municipal budget and sets the property-tax rate.\n- Legislative process: drafting, amending, and voting on ordinances and resolutions in a small body that meets often.\n- Constituent relations in a small town \u2014 retail, relationship-based politics with high accessibility expectations.\n- Coordination with the town mayor, who runs day-to-day operations, while keeping legislative independence.","officeterm":4,"officetitle":"Arlington Alderman Position 1","partisan":1,"pgr":"general","quantity":1,"referendum":"","source":null,"title":"Arlington Alderman Position 1"}