CITY ADMINISTRATOR

City of LaFollette
Office of City Administrator
207 South Tennessee Avenue
LaFollette, TN 37766
Phone: (423) 562-4961
Fax: (423) 562-6565

City Administrator: David G. Young

The City Administrator oversees all department directors and coordinates departmental activities.  The Administrator prepares and submits legislative agendas, ordinances, and resolutions to the Mayor and City Council.  The Administrator also presents recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on policies and procedures for an efficient operation of city government.  The Administrator informs the Mayor and City Council of the financial condition of the City as well as any other matter that relates to the operations of the City.  

The City Administrator also assists the citizens of the City when needed.  Providing adequate and professional services is one of many priorities the City strives to achieve and maintain.  The Administrator helps ensure that all departments are delivering the services they are responsible for to better the lives of our citizens and community.  If you are in need of services rendered you may contact the Administrator or the appropriate department for assistance.

Biography

• Born 8-29-51 in LaFollette, TN
• Son of Lonas and Naomi (Wright) Young. Grandson of Albert and Pearlie (Sweeney) Young and John and Pearl (Shelby) Wright
• Graduate of the University of Tennessee. Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration
• Served as Operations Sergeant in the United States Army Strategic Communications Command (STRATCOM), Pusan, Korea 1971-72. Awarded the US Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service
• Married to Karen Lea (Taylor) Young of LaFollette for 26 years. Karen passed away with breast cancer in 2003.
• Four Daughters: Amanda Davis, Lindsay Young, Kendra Watson and Kayla Jean Young, all of LaFollette. One grand son, Tanner Davis and one granddaughter, Karenna Davis. A new granddaughter, Delanie Faith Watson is expected to arrive around March 24, 2008.
• Former County Executive of Campbell County
• Presently serving as County Commissioner of the 1st district in Campbell County