John Forgety

John W. Forgety (born March 28, 1946) is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 23rd district, encompassing Athens, McMinn County and part of Monroe County, Tellico Plains, Rural Vale, and Coker Creek.[1][2]

Biography

Forgety is a native of Knoxville, Tennessee. He was a school administrator for forty years and served in the Tennessee Army National Guard for twenty years along with deploying to Iraq in 2004 to 2005.[2][3] In 2011, he was elected as a Republican Representative for the 23rd district, a seat formerly represented by now-Senator Mike Bell.[2] Regarding education, he has said he is critical of student evaluations.[3] He is the President of the Athens chapter of the Kiwanis.[4]

Forgety is married with two children.[1] He is a Baptist.[1] He lives in Athens, Tennessee with his wife, Faye.[2]

References

1. "Representatives - TN General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov.
2. "UT Office of Government Relations and Advocacy". www.tennessee.edu. University of Tennessee, Creative Services.
3. Andy Sher, 'Tennessee Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman balks at calls to delay teacher evaluation', in Chattanooga Times Free Press, November 7, 2011 [1]
4. "Kiwanis Club of Athens, TN – Serving the Children of the World". www.athenskiwanis.com.