Mr. Chris Lanier

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  www.teamgop.org/blog/archives/2006/03/attorney_chris.ht - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 3/27/2006    Last Visited: 3/25/2007  

  « Attorney Chris Lanier,
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  Attorney Chris Lanier,
  
  a Republican, has picked up papers for the House District 31 race.
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  Mr. Lanier organized the Growth By Choice to Fight Annexation group.
  
  He is past president of the Citizens Taxpayers Association of Hamilton County.
  
  Also, he is past president of the Hidden Harbor Homeowners Association and the Chattanooga Jaycees.
  
  Mr. Lanier is past state chairman of the Tennessee Young Republicans and the Tennessee College Republicans.
  
  He is past president of the Hamilton County Young Republicans, the Memphis State University College Republicans and the Vanderbilt University College Republicans.
  
  He obtained his B.A. in political science from Vanderbilt University and his law degree from Memphis State University School of Law.
  
  A Methodist, he is a pianist and composer.He is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Association International.Mr. Lanier studies piano at Cadek Conservatory.

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  www.christianlanier.com/ - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 4/10/2007    Last Visited: 4/10/2007  

  Don't forget to VOTE for Chris this THURSDAY, August 3
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  -- Christian Lanier
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  We are neighbors, friends, and colleagues of Christian Lanier who is running for state Representative in District 31.In this election we have the opportunity to elect someone with extraordinary qualifications to this office.In a time when trust in elected officials is low, we need someone who will bring honor to the office.We need someone who will not only stand on the right side of the issues but who studies the issues and has vision for a conservative future for Tennessee.Christian Lanier is that person to offer leadership for District 31 and Tennessee.
  
  In this campaign, Christian Lanier stands alone in his education, experience, and service to the community.
  
  As a self-employed attorney, Christian has dealt with a vast array of legal matters.His legal knowledge and experience will insure that he understands the legislation coming before him.Being self-employed in the same office for 25 years, he understands the needs of small business, the process of actually generating income, and successfully making a profit in spite of government.
  
  Christian has long fought high taxes and state income tax proposals when President of the Citizens Taxpayers Association.He opposed annexation by Chattanooga through Growth By Choice.He led Hidden Harbor, a 500 home community on Big Ridge in the 1990's.Today, Christian Lanier seeks this new challenge.
  
  Early voting starts July 14th at Northgate Mall and the Election Commission.The Republican Primary Election is August 3rd.Some of us have lived in the same neighborhood as Christian, some have worked with him, and some are his long time friends.We all ask for your vote and support for Christian Lanier.
  
  ATR asks all candidates for federal and state office to stand in solidarity with the taxpayers of their entire state, and district if applicable.President Bush has signed the Pledge, and in so doing he joins 47 U.S. senators, 223 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, six governors, six lieutenant governors, three attorneys general, three secretaries of state, two treasurers, and more than 1,300 state legislators.
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  Christian Lanier (H-31)
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  Paid for by Citizens To Elect Christian Lanier,
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  Christian Lanier
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  Past President, Vanderbilt University College Republicans-ran for Southeastern U.S. College Republican Vice Chairman against Lee Atwater (later President Reagan's Political Advisor)----Atwater's backer and National CR Chairman was Karl Rove (now President George W. Bush's Political Advisor); Chris lost by 1 vote on a procedural issue.
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  Christian Lanier is married to Pamela R. Lanier, who is a Third Grade Teacher at Hillcrest Elementary School.
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  More photos of Jodie, Pamela, and Chris are right below.
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  Like Lamar Alexander, Chris is quite happy to slide onto a piano bench and make some very good sounds.

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  3/25/2006 - Lanier Picks Up Papers For Bo Watson House... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 3/25/2006    Last Visited: 3/26/2006  

  Lanier Picks Up Papers For Bo Watson House 31 Seat
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  Attorney Chris Lanier, a Republican, has picked up papers for the House District 31 race.
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  Mr. Lanier organized the Growth By Choice to Fight Annexation group.
  
  He is past president of the Citizens Taxpayers Association of Hamilton County.
  
  Also, he is past president of the Hidden Harbor Homeowners Association and the Chattanooga Jaycees.
  
  Mr. Lanier is past state chairman of the Tennessee Young Republicans and the Tennessee College Republicans.
  
  He is past president of the Hamilton County Young Republicans, the Memphis State University College Republicans and the Vanderbilt University College Republicans.
  
  He obtained his B.A. in political science from Vanderbilt University and his law degree from Memphis State University School of Law.
  
  A Methodist, he is a pianist and composer.He is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Association International.Mr. Lanier studies piano at Cadek Conservatory.
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  Chris Lanier (R)

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  KnoxNews: State - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 2/12/2003    Last Visited: 2/14/2003  

  Chris Lanier, past president of the Hamilton County Taxpayers Association, said the state's position "makes no sense."
  
  "We ought to be aware of the condition of the bridges we're driving over, so if there's one that's particularly bad, we could avoid it," he said.
  
  TDOT inspects 19,604 bridges in the state.

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  News Channel 9: Charging Up Tax Dollars - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 4/1/2003    Last Visited: 4/22/2003  

  However, Chris Lanier with the Citizens Taxpayers Association doesn't see it that way.Lanier says this is a great example of tax dollars being wasted.He says "The city has accountants, professional bookeepers and folks who are supposed to make sure the bills are paid on time."He adds "That's a considerable amount of late fees for the city -- the taxpaers to have to pay."

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  News Channel 9: Governor Sundquist vetoes budget bill - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 8/4/2001    Last Visited: 8/4/2001  

  Association president Chris Lanier says entitlements , including TennCare , must go.There's nothing in Tennessee's Constitution Association0 says it's the state or government's obligation to provide health care to anybody , he said.

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  Rhea County Online - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 6/21/2006    Last Visited: 6/21/2006  

  Chris Lanier of Soddy Daisy practices law to earn a living and practices the piano for entertainment.Now he says he'd like to go to Nashville and perform for the voters of the 31st district as their next state representative.
  
  Lanier will face three fellow Hamilton County candidates and Rhea Countian Jim Cobb in the race for the Republican nomination for the District 31 seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives.
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  Lanier has been a general practice attorney for almost 30 years and maintains his office in downtown Chattanooga.He earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Vanderbilt and his law degree from the Memphis State University School of Law.
  
  He has been active in Republican and conservative causes for many years: he organized Growth by Choice to fight annexation and is past president of the Citizen Taxpayers Association of Hamilton County, the Hidden Harbor Homeowners Association, Chattanooga Jaycees, Hamilton County Young Republicans, Memphis State University College Republicans and Vanderbilt University College Republicans.He is also past state chairman of the Tennessee Young Republicans and the Tennessee College Republicans.
  
  Lanier is as committed to his music as he is to politics.He has played the piano for many years and enjoys playing pieces from Rachmaninoff to Merle Haggard in a wide variety of settings.He also composes his own pieces and is a member of the Songwriters Association chapter in Nashville.
  
  He and his wife, Pamela, a third-grade teacher, live in Soddy Daisy.Their daughter, Jodie, will be a freshman honors student at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga this fall.
  
  "Running for a representative office is something I've wanted to do for a long time, but I wanted to wait until my daughter graduated from high school.Now seems like a good time."
  
  Lanier got his first take of politics working in Barry Goldwater's 1964 presidential campaign and Richard Nixon's 1968 presidential campaign.
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  In addition to his political and legal expertise and experience, Lanier said his skills as a careful researcher will stand him in good stead if elected.
  
  "I research things in a very detailed fashion because I want to know why I'm voting.If I don't feel like I understand an issue, my inclination is not to vote for it."
  
  Lanier said he would strongly oppose any attempt to introduce a state income tax.He said he expects Gov.
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  Education is the key to solving many of Tennessee's problems, according to Lanier.
  
  "I am concerned about education in Tennessee," he said."We are spending a lot of money and not always getting our money's worth.More important than spending more money is to change our cultural attitude toward learning.Students need to learn to love learning.We need to convince students to stay in school and to study hard."
  
  Improved education will make Tennessee more competitive for businesses and jobs with countries like China and India, according to Lanier.A renewed cultural focus on education would also help students to develop self-discipline, a character trait sadly lacking in many of today's youth.
  
  Lanier said he is quite representative of the average resident of the 31st District.

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  TeamGOP Blog: March 2006 Archives - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 3/1/2006    Last Visited: 12/25/2006  

  Attorney Chris Lanier,
  
  a Republican, has picked up papers for the House District 31 race.
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  Mr. Lanier organized the Growth By Choice to Fight Annexation group.
  
  He is past president of the Citizens Taxpayers Association of Hamilton County.
  
  Also, he is past president of the Hidden Harbor Homeowners Association and the Chattanooga Jaycees.
  
  Mr. Lanier is past state chairman of the Tennessee Young Republicans and the Tennessee College Republicans.
  
  He is past president of the Hamilton County Young Republicans, the Memphis State University College Republicans and the Vanderbilt University College Republicans.
  
  He obtained his B.A. in political science from Vanderbilt University and his law degree from Memphis State University School of Law.
  
  A Methodist, he is a pianist and composer.He is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Association International.Mr. Lanier studies piano at Cadek Conservatory.

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  Tennessee Assocation of Business - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 9/14/1999    Last Visited: 6/15/2001  

  Chattanooga attorney Chris Lanier , president of the Citizens Taxpayers Association of Hamilton County , said he was totally outraged by the Senate committee's action.
  
  However , the jubilation and distaste could be short-lived as it appeared Wednesday evening that the special session on tax reform was unraveling and would be adjourned today.
  
  The centerpiece of Sen.Rochelle's bill is a graduated income tax , ranging from 1 percent to 5 percent of adjusted gross income.Sen.Rochelle proposed exemptions of $15 , 000 for a single filer and $30 , 000 for joint filers.
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  Mr. Lanier said the graduated tax would be worse than Gov.Don Sundquist's original proposal , a flat 3.75 percent tax on income.
  
  A graduated tax creates a class of people who pay virtually no tax and lay off the responsibility of paying for government on others , Mr. Lanier said.It's unfair , undemocratic and morally wrong..

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  Tennessee Assocation of Business - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 6/5/2000    Last Visited: 11/3/2002  

  Christian Lanier, president of the Citizens Taxpayers Association of Hamilton County, said the pay and benefits legislators receive are reasonable.
  
  "If everyone's going to be properly represented, you've got to be able to attract people who aren't independently wealthy to the Legislature," he said.
  
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