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Jonesborough businessman and first time candidate Dan Eldridge took 34 of 41 precincts Tuesday, May 4, 2010 to capture 51.31 percent of the 13,028 votes cast in Washington County. Eldridge said his message of “running government like a business” resonated with voters.  ”I would like to thank the voters of Washington County and all of [...]

Election day is almost here. The choice for Washington County Mayor is clear. Dan Eldridge brings 25 years of business experience to the table. He has created from the ground up a business that matches the size of Washington County in terms of number of employees and size of budget. Dan’s top priority for residents [...]

In case you missed the April 27th edition of the Johnson City Press there is a terrific letter to the editor written by a 23-year-old Dan Eldridge supporter. Here it is in its entirety:
Elect Eldridge
“Now that early voting has begun the excitement of the upcoming election is more apparent than ever. What a wonderful opportunity [...]

WJHL’s Nate Morabito spent some time interviewing Washington County Mayoral Candidate Dan Eldridge for Nate’s three part series on each of the Mayoral Candidates.
For the segment featuring Dan, Nate took time to gain a better understanding of Dan’s business background and his deep roots in Washington County. Nate visited both Grace Meadows Farm, Dan’s angus cattle [...]

Last week’s Johnson City Kiwanis Club forum highlights a significant difference between the candidates running for Washington County Mayor.  Dan Eldridge, a successful businessman, wants to bring sound business principles, including budgeting and planning  to Washington County government.  His opponent says he wants to maintain the status quo. View the complete exchange here.