Opinion: Amendment 1 will build safer communities for Tennessee families
Kevin Vaughan
State Rep. Kevin Vaughan is a Republican represent District 95 in the Tennessee House of Representatives, which includes part of Shelby County.
“When dangerous offenders are released on bond and commit more crimes, innocent Tennesseans pay the price. If Amendment 1 passes in November, judges in our community and statewide will have the authority they need to keep violent offenders in custody.”
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