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Charley Burch
Charley Burch ran for election to the Memphis City Council to represent Super District 9 Position 3 in Tennessee. Burch lost in the general election on October 3, 2019.
Burch completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.
Burch was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 97 of the Tennessee House of Representatives. Burch was removed from the candidate list before the Democratic primary.
Burch was a 2015 candidate for Super District 9 of the Memphis City Council in Tennessee. The general election took place on October 8, 2015.
Biography
Born in Memphis, Burch graduated from Germantown High School in 1986. He went on to receive a B.S. in history from the University of Memphis in 1991. His professional experience—a mix of work in the entertainment industry and in realty—includes the following:
- 2022-Present: Board member, Shelby County Conservation Board
- 2020-Present: Realtor, Broad Avenue Realty
- 2014-2020: Affiliate broker and realtor, Keller Williams
- 2013-2021: Federal officer, TSA
- 2006-Present: Producer/manager/A&R, Burch Entertainment Group
- 2011-Present: Freelance writer for various music publications
- 2010-Present: Songwriter and publisher, ASCAP
- 1986-Present: Owner and manager, Burch Properties
- 2009-2019: Vice chairman and board member, Memphis Music Commission
- 2012-2013: Producer and event manager of 2013 Gala Fundraiser, The MED Foundation
- 1999-2003: Secretary and commissioner, Memphis Alcohol Commission[1]
Burch has been a member of the Freemasons since 2012.
Elections
2019
See also: City elections in Memphis, Tennessee (2019)
General election
General election for Memphis City Council Super District 9 Position 3
Jeffery Warren defeated Cody Fletcher, Tyrone Franklin, and Charley Burch in the general election for Memphis City Council Super District 9 Position 3 on October 3, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jeffery Warren (Nonpartisan) | 51.1 | 22,771 | |
 | Cody Fletcher (Nonpartisan)  | 31.2 | 13,919 | |
| Tyrone Franklin (Nonpartisan) | 9.9 | 4,430 | ||
 | Charley Burch (Nonpartisan) | 7.4 | 3,309 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 138 | ||
| Total votes: 44,567 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Tennessee House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 4, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 7, 2016.
Incumbent Jim Coley ran unopposed in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 97 general election.[2][3]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 97 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Jim Coley Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Tennessee Secretary of State | ||
Incumbent Jim Coley ran unopposed in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 97 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 97 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jim Coley Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2015
The city of Memphis, Tennessee, held elections for mayor and city council on October 8, 2015. Because this race could not move to a runoff, the candidate with the most votes was declared the winner, regardless of whether he or she won a majority.[6] The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was July 17, 2015.[7] In the District 9 Position 1 race, incumbent Kemp Conrad defeated Charley Burch and Robin A. Spielberger in the general election on October 8, 2015.[8]
| Memphis City Council District 9, Position 1 General Election, 2015 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Kemp Conrad Incumbent |
70% | 33,050 | |
| Robin A. Spielberger | 16.9% | 7,990 | |
| Charley Burch | 12.8% | 6,057 | |
| Write-in votes | 0.3% | 128 | |
| Total Votes | 47,225 | ||
| Source: Shelby County Election Commission, "Memphis Election 2015 October," accessed October 8, 2015 | |||
Endorsements
In 2015, Burch's endorsements include the following:[9]
- AFL-CIO
- Steamfitters 614
- IBEW 1288
Campaign themes
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Charley Burch completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Burch's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Pensions and Health Benefits for First Responders and City Employees Giving all constituents and equal voice and returning balance to City Council No Higher Property Taxes and allocation of tax dollars to the needs of our citizens.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
City Employee Welfare No Higher Taxes Transparency of Government Workers Rights and benefits Transparency of Government and being the peoples voice
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Warren Buffett for Economics President Bill Clinton for Government Mark Twain for Philosophy Franklin D. Roosevelt for The New Deal and Progressive Values Benjamin Franklin and Dr Martin Luther King for Mostly Everything
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
Mr Smith Goes to Washington
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Being a voice of The People and not Special Interest Groups or Agendas.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
Honesty Integrity Ethics Empathy Diplomacy Situational Awareness
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Review and Vote on agenda items based on their merits and the needs of the constituency.
What legacy would you like to leave?
That I was a part of something larger than myself and that the will of The People was done by The People and for The People.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
1973 American Energy Crisis
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Paper Boy and publisher of Scientific Phenomenon paper at grade school both starting in 1979.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Passover. Celebrating Freedom and the preservation of the several millennium old tradition.
What is your favorite book? Why?
Don Quixote and The Torah as they are my 2 great guides to being a just and upright man.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
Hamlet.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
My mother as she provided me nearly everything.
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Dear Prudence.
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
I have few problems; people just keep bringing them to me.
Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?
The People need to be made aware of many powers and responsibilities that the current administration keeps in the dark from The People.
What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?
Voluntary Public Service, Law, Philanthropy, Education
What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?
The care of the community, its people and infrastructure.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?
Yes.
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See also
2019 Elections
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Official campaign website
- Personal website
- Charley Burch on LinkedIn
- Charley Burch on Facebook
- Charley Burch on Twitter
- Tennessee House of Representatives
Footnotes
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Charley Burch Profile," accessed August 8, 2015
- ↑ The New York Times, "Election 2016," accessed November 11, 2016
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "2016 general election results - Tennessee House of Representatives," accessed January 19, 2017
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "Candidate Petitions Filed as of April 8, 2016 Noon Qualifying Deadline," accessed April 11, 2016
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State, "August 4, 2016 Unofficial Election Results," accessed August 4, 2016
- ↑ Memphis Flyer, "Majority Rules," March 15, 2007
- ↑ Shelby County Election Commission, "Election Calendar 2015," accessed December 18, 2014
- ↑ Shelby County Election Commission, "Official candidate list," accessed July 27, 2015
- ↑ Email correspondence with Charley Burch on August 26, 2015.
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