Perry Keenan Highlights Property Taxes, Flock Cameras and Recovery Houses in Address to County Commission

CHARLOTTE — Property taxes, Flock cameras and recovery houses could draw attention when Tennessee lawmakers return for their next legislative session, Perry Keenan told the Dickson County Commission during its Oct. 19 meeting.

Keenan, the Republican nominee for Tennessee House District 78, faces Democrat Hillary Capes-Gwinn in the general election. Speaking during public comments, he outlined issues he expects lawmakers to consider and invited county officials to share their concerns.

“I know that we still have an election,” Keenan said, noting that the issues would matter regardless of who becomes the district’s next state representative.

Keenan first highlighted a proposal involving a 2% property-tax cap, describing it as a potential response to concerns about tax increases in Nashville.

He criticized Davidson County’s property-tax increases and said state lawmakers would likely consider ways to limit similar increases.

His presentation did not explain precisely how the proposed cap would work, what exceptions it might include or how it would affect county and municipal budgets. He did not identify a specific bill.

Keenan also named Flock cameras as an issue likely to receive legislative attention, describing them as a subject local officials had probably heard about during the election season.

He did not outline a particular proposal or specify what restrictions or requirements lawmakers might consider.

Recovery houses were the third issue Keenan raised. He said the subject remains a concern for Dickson County and would continue to receive attention from legislators.

“Recovery houses is something that’s always on our radar as far as Dickson County is concerned,” he said.

Keenan did not identify a specific recovery-house proposal or discuss an individual facility during his remarks.

He closed by encouraging commissioners, the sheriff and the county mayor to provide input as those issues develop.

“If you have any input or anything that you guys feel like would be pertinent, I’m happy to listen,” Keenan said.

The commission took no action on the subjects raised in his address. His remarks offered a preview of potential legislative discussions ahead of the general election, when voters will decide whether Keenan or Capes-Gwinn will represent House District 78.