“No, I am not for the gas tax so there is nothing to debate,” State Rep. Susan Lynn (R- Mount Juliet) tells The Tennessee Star in response to challenger Jeremy Hayes’ March 8 press release calling on her to debate him over the issue. Hayes opposes Gov. Haslam’s proposed gas tax increase. In a February 28, 2017, exclusive interview with The Star, Hayes announced his run for the 57th House District in the 2018 Republican primary, citing Lynn’s support for Gov. Haslam’s gas tax increase proposal. “Thank you for giving me the opportunity to clear up this untruthful rhetoric,” Lynn responded to Hayes’ challenge in an email sent to The Star, adding: I have never voted for a tax increase and I have voted to lower our taxes many times. It is my responsibility as the representative for the 57th district to present facts, hear ideas and to create opportunities for constituents to discuss policy. While some lawmakers are shying away from holding Town Hall meetings – I have held seven since January and I will hold more on this topic and others. This individual worked for my democrat opponent – his integrity on this and other matters is entirely suspect. I’d…
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