Katy “Fox” Huffaker Announces Candidacy For Re-Election As Jefferson County Commissioner District 1

Katy “Fox” Huffaker

Katy “Fox” Huffaker is announcing her candidacy for reelection as a representative of the Jefferson County Commission District 1. Katy is the wife of Keith Huffaker. They have two children. She is the daughter of Nancy Fox and the late Buford Fox.

Katy graduated from Jefferson County High School in 1988. She obtained a degree in Biology from the University of Tennessee and spent several years working in an analytical environmental laboratory setting for entities related to the U.S. Department of Energy. Katy developed skills in research, analytical problem solving and leadership through her education and work experience.

Katy spends much of her time volunteering. She believes active, interested citizens positively shape the community. Katy has volunteered for over fifteen years at Dandridge Elementary School and was the recipient of the Jefferson County Schools “School Bell Award” in 2013-2014 for her volunteer work there. She is a founding board member of 100+ Women Who Care Jefferson County; since 2023, this organization has raised over $120,000 for non-profits serving Jefferson County. Katy serves on the Jefferson Memorial Hospital Tennova Board of Directors. In addition, she serves on the following Jefferson County Commission Committees: Finance, Facilities, Public Service, Public Records, Audit and Budget. She is a member of the Planning Work Group, tasked with drafting revisions to the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution. Katy previously served on Long Range Planning and Jefferson County 230^th Birthday Celebration special committees and completed Leadership Jefferson County.

“Jefferson County has experienced rapid growth in recent years due to its natural beauty, friendliness and conservative values of citizens and lower cost of living compared to other areas. Our community continues to be a blended mix of local multigenerational families, retirees and others moving here in hopes of a better/healthier life. Our foundation was built on religion, agriculture, education and commitment to providing a better lifestyle. Maintaining and preserving the foundational roots and integrity as well as the natural beauty and small-town feel of our great county is critical to me. Through strategic planning, updating our Land Use Plan and Zoning documents and focusing on infrastructure and public services, I believe we can better achieve responsible controlled growth. I want our citizens and future generations to be able to afford to live, work and play in Jefferson County.”

“I support our local police, roads, landfill, Emergency Medical Services, public service workers and school personnel. They are critical to the success of Jefferson County. I will continue to be fiscally responsible, proactive with maintenance and county department needs, focused on economic development/job creation, and supportive of our county workforce.”

Katy is rooted and grounded in faith, family and community. She is conservative, ethical, responsible and uses common sense when making decisions. “It has been a blessing being on County Commission. I would proudly continue to serve the citizens of District 1 if given the opportunity. I am asking for your vote and support in the Republican Primary on May 5^th. Early voting begins April 15^th.”