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If you need me, phone me at 988-4433.  I will even make house calls to make sure your input is heard.
My name is Wayne J. Gardin.  I am married to Martha M. Gardin.  I have two step-children and four grand-children.  It has been my honor to serve as a Loudon County Commissioner representing the 6th district for the past four year.  As a retired individual, I will continue to devote my full-time efforts to my responsibilities as your commissioner.

First and foremost, I believe it is the commission's responsibility to balance our budget and position our county for excellent audit results as a matter of standard practice.  I do not support, endorse or anticipate supporting a state income tax.  Likewise, I will NOT vote to increase property taxes in Loudon County or to implement a wheel tax.  We must find other ways to meet the needs of our county and state without additional burden to the tax-payer.

I have been involved in county government for the past 10 years and am currently finishing my first term as Loudon County Commissioner of the 6th District.  I am a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree.  I retired from General Electric where I graduated from GE's 3-year Manufacturing Studies Program.  So,I bring to the commission over 30 years experience in management, budgeting, purchasing and contract negotiations.  I am also certified as a school teacher in the state of Tennessee, so I have the insight that comes with having taught in 15 different schools.  

My support of local civic organizations and churches is extensive.  Being of the Christian faith, I believe such involvement is the very foundation of our country.  During my six years on the Loudon County Regional Planning Commission, I donated most of my salary to Highland Park Elementary School.  I have donated my salary while a commissioner of the 6th district to assist a college student with tuition.

Some additional civic experience includes:

One of my proudest accomplishments as your 6th district commissioner was securing the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation's commitment to installing a traffic light at the dangerous intersection of Shaw Ferry Road and Highway 11.  The project is expected to be completed by October 31, 2010.

In addition, here is a sampling of what I have accomplished and enabled during my 1st term:

  • As a member of the Merit Board for the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office, re-wrote the Private Act (policies & procedures for hiring & discharging employees).
  • Paved Oakwood Estates, Martel East, Morton Road, Wilson Road, Black Berry Ridge Road and Lakeview Road.
  • Paved & widened Parris Road.
  • Redesigned & improved visibility of the underpass at Martel Road.
  • Attended all classes for County Technical Assistance Service at my own expense.
  • Have perfect attendance for all Loudon County Commission meetings and workshops.
  • Demonstrated a fiscally conservative voting record.  Maintained a balanced budget in 2009 and all departments operated with the same budgets as the prior year.
  • Loudon County Central Accounting passed its 2009 audit without a single write-up.
  • Supported the passage of the $1 per square foot Adequate Facilities Tax designated towards the School Building Program.