RICK WOMICK

House of
Representatives
State of Tennessee

STATE REPRESENTATIVE
34TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT
TELEPHONE : (615) 741-2804
FAX: (615) 253-0322

LEGISLATIVE OFFICE:
207 WAR MEMORIAL BUILDING
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37243-0134
COMMITTEES:
CIVIL JUSTICE VICE CHAIR
CIVIL JUSTICE SUB
CONSUMER AND HUMAN RESOURCES

Nashville

PRESS STATEMENT

It has come to my attention that there are now a series of Robo Calls being sent to
legislative office numbers and legislator cell phone numbers that are once again
attacking Speaker Harwell, her staff, and other legislative employees on a personal
level. Though I have not personally heard any of these Robo Calls, these calls are
apparently targeting the character and personalities of all who are mentioned. As I
stated earlier when there were multiple emails sent out attacking the Speaker and the
legislative staff, I do not condone, do not support, nor am I responsible for any phone
calls that degrade, attack, or misrepresent the character of Speaker Harwell or of any
individual associated with the Tennessee House of Representatives.
This is nothing more than another attempt to make it look like I am personally
attacking the Speaker and the legislative staff. I reiterate, my bid for speaker is based
on a fundamental disagreement in leadership style and a lack of accountability to the
members of the Republican caucus. My decision to challenge Speaker Harwell is not
of a personal nature, and I will not allow these deplorable tactics, to turn this election
into a campaign centered around character assassination and gutter politics.
As I mentioned in an earlier press statement, serving as Speaker of the House is a
very serious matter and an extremely important position in our states government.
Such a position of leadership should not be treated as inconsequential. Instead it
should be fully vetted before anyone is allowed to assume the office. I will remain
respectful and professional as I address the discrepancies in our current leadership,
and I will continue to stay focused on the issues and the facts, offering the choice of
new leadership, with new direction, fresh ideas, and a Speaker that serves under the
authority of the members of the caucus. We must stay focused on the authority given
to us by the people of Tennessee, which is to govern and enact laws that best serve all
Tennesseans.
Representative Rick Womick
rep.rick.womick@capitol.tn.gov

RICK WOMICK

House of
Representatives
State of Tennessee

STATE REPRESENTATIVE
34TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT
TELEPHONE : (615) 741-2804
FAX: (615) 253-0322

Nashville

34th Legislative District

rep.rick.womick@capitol.tn.gov

LEGISLATIVE OFFICE:
207 WAR MEMORIAL BUILDING
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37243-0134
COMMITTEES:
CIVIL JUSTICE VICE CHAIR
CIVIL JUSTICE SUB
CONSUMER AND HUMAN RESOURCES