Q&A with Spring Hill Ward 3 Candidates: Erinn Hartwell

What is your public service experience? What is your private sector experience?

I have absolutely no experience in politics, but I have more than twenty (20) years of experience in childcare, customer service, and community relations. As a young girl, I wanted to marry and have ten children. Got married with three beautiful children and God blessed me with hundreds of children as a childcare provider. My entire life, I have embraced my love of people, especially children and the elderly. As an Alderman, one of my priorities is providing services and activities that embrace our most important people.

What are the biggest needs or top concerns for your ward?

Growth! Spring Hill is a diamond being uncovered. Some would classify our city as a bedroom community, but as more and more people relocate to make Spring Hill home, we need more anchor stores and a performance venue for family outings. Those that promote education, physical activities and life skills outside the classroom and allowing homeschoolers to interact with others of the same age and interest. Promoting good, clean, fun!

What is your take on continued private development within the city?

Economically viable development (public or private) is an asset. Spring Hill is a gateway to being a successful and vibrant city. Our leadership should place of emphasis on municipal regulatory compliance for all developments. It is the most important part of creating sustainable growth.

What do you think the city needs to be doing to improve its infrastructure (power, water, roads, etc.)?

Families are relocating to our community almost daily. With more people we have increased the tax base from home purchase to shopping for daily needs. The state and federal government offers various grants that may be identified to assist with city improvements. We don’t want to overload families with increased ad valorem or millage taxes.

Which mayoral candidate are you supporting?

The candidate that is committed to Spring Hill, Tennessee and its citizens. Far too often many in leadership positions ignore community participation, to advance their own agendas once elected. Taking the time to listen to constituents should be at the forefront for a successful term of office.

If elected, how would you work alongside a mayoral candidate who you did not support?

Making successful strides one at a time.

Kamila Tan wrote, regardless of how old you are, where you live, or what your career goals are, it's likely your ultimate goals in life are to be happy and successful. To be successful means more than just having money and making your mark. It means following your passions, living purposefully, and enjoying the present moment.

I want to work with the people, and for the people. One step at a time… right along with the Mayor.