Knox County mayor to be Marsha Blackburn’s campaign treasurer
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs will act as Marsha Blackburn’s campaign treasurer as she puts forth a bid for governor. He confirmed his new role via a statement Tuesday.

Jacobs has long been a staunch supporter of Blackburn, who he passively endorsed all the way back in January before fully endorsing her after her gubernatorial campaign announcement.

“Since the moment I found out Marsha was considering running, I have backed her 100%,” the mayor said. “Tennessee’s thriving economy and business environment are in large part due to Marsha’s leadership in fighting the proposed state in income tax in the early 2000s. She is exactly who Tennessee needs in the driver’s seat, and I’m honored to be her campaign treasurer. I will do whatever it takes to ensure she is elected.”

Also up for grabs is the role of Blackburn’s replacement; her current term doesn’t end until 2031. If she wins, she’ll be the one to pick who fills that role, and there’s speculation that she may tab Jacobs.