Corey Davenport announces his candidacy for Cannon County Executive in the May 3rd, 2022, Republican Primary and the August 4th, 2022, General Election.
Davenport currently serves as a County Commissioner for the 2nd District consisting of Auburntown, Gassaway, Pleasant Ridge, and parts of Short Mountain. Davenport is currently serving on the Budget Committee, the A.D.A. Advisory and Grievance Board, the HR Policy and Procedures Committee and other committees as needed.
“Over the last 20 years, I have dedicated my time and efforts to helping Cannon County and its citizens to the best of my ability”, said Davenport. I have served on the Board of Directors for the Cannon County S.A.V.E. Domestic Violence program, I served as Chairman for the Cannon County Election Commission, Chairman of the Cannon County Republican Party, Chairman for the Cannon County Industrial Development Board and as a member of the County Commission since 2018. All of those boards and committees have given me valuable insight to how our county government works and operates.”
“Over the years, I have been fortunate enough to work with many different organizations to secure over $100.000 in grant money for various non-profits in Cannon County such as the Cannon County Senior Center, the Cannon County Arts Center, the Cannon County Rescue Squad and others”
“I have a passion for Cannon County and, if I am elected, every decision that I make will have the best interests of the citizens and our communities in mind. I believe the citizens deserve complete transparency from their government and elected officials, and I will make that a top priority if elected”.
Cannon County is where I was born and raised. It is all I have ever known and all I have ever wanted to know. Serving in the role of County Executive would be the honor and privilege of a lifetime. This is Our County and Our Future.”
Currently, Davenport works at General Mills, where he has been employed for the last 30 years.
Davenport is the son of the late Macon A. Davenport and Wanda Davenport. Corey and his wife Dana (Morris) Davenport have been married for 21 years and have a daughter, Courtney. He also has two sons, Zach and Alex Davenport.
Corey is a lifelong resident of the Pleasant Ridge community and a 1988 graduate of Cannon County High School. He is a member of the Church of Christ.
“I want to take this opportunity to ask you, the citizens of Cannon County, for your vote and your support in the May and August elections. Your vote is one of the most honored privileges I could ask for, and I know that I work for you if I am elected. It will not be possible to meet everyone prior to the elections, but I will try to see and talk to as many of you as possible. If I can be of any help to you, please reach out to me at 615-848-5478.”