As the mayor of Perry County, Tennessee, John Carroll provides leadership and direction in most policy areas to steer the county in the direction most beneficial to its future. The County Mayor represents the county in official business and is often involved in matters vital to the county’s community and economic development.
Mayor Carroll serves as the Chairman of the County Commission, and he is also charged with the care and custody of specific county property. He is the chief financial officer of the county and signs or cosigns county warrants for general fund expenditures. The County Mayor has the authority to examine the accounts of the county officers to verify each item of expenditure or revenue and to audit all claims for money against the county. The mayor plays a strong role in the budgetary process and presents the consolidated budget for each fiscal year to the county budget committee and the county legislative body.
Mayor Carroll's track record over the three terms he has been elected has been one of keeping the concerns of the County residents at heart, addressing their best interests, and helping Perry County continue to grow. He dedicates his time to supporting job growth, improving infrastructure, and expanding education and training opportunities for all Perry County residents. John also leads the Perry County Industrial Board by constantly recruiting and providing information to potential industries. In addition to serving full-time as County Mayor, he also spends time after hours providing legal services to the community.
In addition to his law degree, John holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, leads bible classes and helps with youth activities at the Linden Church of Christ, and lives in Sugar Hill community with his wife Ashley and son Wyatt.